Soy production, yield and area harvested in Senegal
Senegal: Soy production, yield and area harvested was 0 tonnes in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Senegal, 1961–1992
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 Senegal is 0 tonnes, measured in 1992. That is the lowest value across all 32 years on record.
Over the whole period, soy production, yield and area harvested in Senegal peaked at 217 tonnes in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Senegal ranks 102nd of 116 countries on this measure, 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 Senegal, 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 | 217 tonnes | — |
| 1984 | 122 tonnes | -43.8% |
| 1985 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1986 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1987 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1988 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1990 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 tonnes | — |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 0 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,629 tonnes. (30 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 0 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 69,291 tonnes. (25 countries reporting)
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 | 33.9 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 217 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 99 French Polynesia 11.47 tonnes
- 100 Pakistan 3 tonnes compare
- 101 Suriname 2.35 tonnes compare
- 102 Chile 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Costa Rica 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Cyprus 0 tonnes
- 102 Denmark 0 tonnes
- 102 Estonia 0 tonnes
- 102 Finland 0 tonnes
- 102 French Guiana 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Guyana 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Ireland 0 tonnes
- 102 Jordan 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Latvia 0 tonnes
- 102 Malaysia 0 tonnes compare
- 102 Malta 0 tonnes
- 102 New Zealand 0 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Senegal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 26.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1708 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 333.94 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4423 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 17.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 17.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.2% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soy production, yield and area harvested in Senegal?
- Soy production, yield and area harvested in Senegal was 0 tonnes in 1992, 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 217 tonnes in 1983.
- What is the lowest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Senegal rank for soy production, yield and area harvested?
- Senegal ranks 102nd out of 116 countries with data for 1992.
- Where does this Senegal 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.