Soy production, yield and area harvested in Greece
Greece: Soy production, yield and area harvested was 2,490 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Greece, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, soy production, yield and area harvested in Greece stood at 2,490 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 227.6% on the previous year and down 68.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soy production, yield and area harvested in Greece peaked at 23,000 tonnes in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Greece ranks 79th of 116 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Greece, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1963 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1964 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1965 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1966 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1967 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1968 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1969 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1970 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1972 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1973 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1974 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1975 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1976 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1977 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1978 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1979 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1980 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1981 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1982 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1983 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1984 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1985 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1987 | 3,890 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | 5,000 tonnes | +28.5% |
| 1989 | 23,000 tonnes | +360.0% |
| 1990 | 21,000 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 1991 | 11,000 tonnes | -47.6% |
| 1992 | 6,000 tonnes | -45.5% |
| 1993 | 448.7 tonnes | -92.5% |
| 1994 | 94.3 tonnes | -79.0% |
| 1995 | 66.2 tonnes | -29.8% |
| 1996 | 40.5 tonnes | -38.8% |
| 1997 | 56.4 tonnes | +39.3% |
| 1998 | 42.5 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 1999 | 48.5 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 2000 | 49.15 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 18.7 tonnes | -62.0% |
| 2002 | 21.9 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 2003 | 67.7 tonnes | +209.1% |
| 2004 | 3.1 tonnes | -95.4% |
| 2005 | 6.65 tonnes | +114.5% |
| 2006 | 12.25 tonnes | +84.2% |
| 2007 | 12.25 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 4.9 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 2009 | 49.8 tonnes | +916.3% |
| 2010 | 1,369 tonnes | +2648.6% |
| 2011 | 911.32 tonnes | -33.4% |
| 2012 | 744.15 tonnes | -18.3% |
| 2013 | 1,472 tonnes | +97.8% |
| 2014 | 7,846 tonnes | +433.1% |
| 2015 | 10,905 tonnes | +39.0% |
| 2016 | 9,465 tonnes | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 8,099 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2018 | 2,520 tonnes | -68.9% |
| 2019 | 3,720 tonnes | +47.6% |
| 2020 | 1,840 tonnes | -50.5% |
| 2021 | 1,230 tonnes | -33.2% |
| 2022 | 680 tonnes | -44.7% |
| 2023 | 760 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2024 | 2,490 tonnes | +227.6% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 2,490 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 10,940 tonnes, 23% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Greece's 2,490 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,640 tonnes, 21% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soy production, yield and area harvested in Greece changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +2648.6% | 49.8 tonnes | 1,369 tonnes |
| 2009 | +916.3% | 4.9 tonnes | 49.8 tonnes |
| 2014 | +433.1% | 1,472 tonnes | 7,846 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,189 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 23,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,880 tonnes | 40.5 tonnes | 21,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.64 tonnes | 3.1 tonnes | 67.7 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,705 tonnes | 744.15 tonnes | 10,905 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,400 tonnes | 680 tonnes | 2,490 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More agriculture & rural data for Greece
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0357 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 962.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2078 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soy production, yield and area harvested in Greece?
- Soy production, yield and area harvested in Greece was 2,490 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 23,000 tonnes in 1989.
- What is the lowest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Greece rank for soy production, yield and area harvested?
- Greece ranks 79th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soy production, yield and area harvested rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Greece data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Soy production, yield and area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Shown is the change in soy production, yield and area used to grow the crop over time.