Soy production, yield and area harvested in Philippines
Philippines: Soy production, yield and area harvested was 505.74 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Philippines, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for soy production, yield and area harvested in Philippines is 505.74 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 17.9% on the previous year and down 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soy production, yield and area harvested in Philippines peaked at 11,467 tonnes in 1982 and was at its lowest, 407.45 tonnes, in 2021.
That places Philippines 90th out of 116 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,070 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 1,640 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 1963 | 1,490 tonnes | -9.1% |
| 1964 | 1,405 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1965 | 1,132 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1966 | 1,103 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 1,200 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1968 | 1,188 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1969 | 1,195 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1970 | 1,195 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1,376 tonnes | +15.1% |
| 1972 | 1,128 tonnes | -18.0% |
| 1973 | 1,306 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 1974 | 2,214 tonnes | +69.5% |
| 1975 | 5,657 tonnes | +155.5% |
| 1976 | 8,396 tonnes | +48.4% |
| 1977 | 8,133 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 7,099 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 1979 | 8,033 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1980 | 9,395 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1981 | 10,057 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 11,467 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 1983 | 8,104 tonnes | -29.3% |
| 1984 | 7,618 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 8,280 tonnes | +8.7% |
| 1986 | 6,670 tonnes | -19.4% |
| 1987 | 6,736 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 5,935 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 1989 | 4,049 tonnes | -31.8% |
| 1990 | 4,937 tonnes | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 2,284 tonnes | -53.7% |
| 1992 | 1,809 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 1993 | 2,133 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1994 | 2,361 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 2,983 tonnes | +26.4% |
| 1996 | 1,818 tonnes | -39.0% |
| 1997 | 1,615 tonnes | -11.2% |
| 1998 | 1,048 tonnes | -35.1% |
| 1999 | 1,041 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2000 | 953 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 897 tonnes | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 990.51 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 973.69 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 978 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 988 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2006 | 1,050 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 676 tonnes | -35.6% |
| 2008 | 1,015 tonnes | +50.1% |
| 2009 | 842 tonnes | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 812 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 684 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2012 | 567 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 2013 | 806.74 tonnes | +42.3% |
| 2014 | 694.68 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2015 | 545.34 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 2016 | 544.13 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 666.18 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 2018 | 657.74 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 658.54 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 554.45 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 407.45 tonnes | -26.5% |
| 2022 | 626.43 tonnes | +53.7% |
| 2023 | 615.64 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 505.74 tonnes | -17.9% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 505.74 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 31,555 tonnes, 2% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 505.74 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 48,564 tonnes, 1% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soy production, yield and area harvested in Philippines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +155.5% | 2,214 tonnes | 5,657 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,380 tonnes | 1,103 tonnes | 2,070 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,454 tonnes | 1,128 tonnes | 8,396 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,831 tonnes | 4,049 tonnes | 11,467 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,203 tonnes | 1,041 tonnes | 4,937 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 936.32 tonnes | 676 tonnes | 1,050 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 663.63 tonnes | 544.13 tonnes | 812 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 541.94 tonnes | 407.45 tonnes | 626.43 tonnes | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Philippines
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.2488 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0859 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 358.34 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0874 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soy production, yield and area harvested in Philippines?
- Soy production, yield and area harvested in Philippines was 505.74 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 11,467 tonnes in 1982.
- What is the lowest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 407.45 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Philippines rank for soy production, yield and area harvested?
- Philippines ranks 90th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soy production, yield and area harvested rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.