Soy production, yield and area harvested in Spain
Spain: Soy production, yield and area harvested was 10,940 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Soy production, yield and area harvested in Spain, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Spain recorded 10,940 tonnes for soy production, yield and area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of up 42.6% on the previous year and up 312.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soy production, yield and area harvested in Spain peaked at 42,200 tonnes in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1961.
Spain ranks 68th 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 Spain, 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 | 3,022 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 2,196 tonnes | -27.3% |
| 1972 | 2,856 tonnes | +30.1% |
| 1973 | 12,814 tonnes | +348.7% |
| 1974 | 38,727 tonnes | +202.2% |
| 1975 | 13,901 tonnes | -64.1% |
| 1976 | 5,826 tonnes | -58.1% |
| 1977 | 8,186 tonnes | +40.5% |
| 1978 | 17,088 tonnes | +108.7% |
| 1979 | 15,208 tonnes | -11.0% |
| 1980 | 13,780 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 1981 | 6,253 tonnes | -54.6% |
| 1982 | 5,149 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1983 | 2,108 tonnes | -59.1% |
| 1984 | 4,655 tonnes | +120.8% |
| 1985 | 5,438 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1986 | 3,344 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 1987 | 3,611 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1988 | 10,400 tonnes | +188.0% |
| 1989 | 27,300 tonnes | +162.5% |
| 1990 | 42,200 tonnes | +54.6% |
| 1991 | 11,800 tonnes | -72.0% |
| 1992 | 32,900 tonnes | +178.8% |
| 1993 | 1,541 tonnes | -95.3% |
| 1994 | 7,580 tonnes | +391.9% |
| 1995 | 4,704 tonnes | -37.9% |
| 1996 | 10,141 tonnes | +115.6% |
| 1997 | 8,353 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 1998 | 11,400 tonnes | +36.5% |
| 1999 | 9,600 tonnes | -15.8% |
| 2000 | 6,677 tonnes | -30.4% |
| 2001 | 6,637 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 1,600 tonnes | -75.9% |
| 2003 | 623 tonnes | -61.1% |
| 2004 | 394 tonnes | -36.8% |
| 2005 | 2,797 tonnes | +609.9% |
| 2006 | 1,519 tonnes | -45.7% |
| 2007 | 920 tonnes | -39.4% |
| 2008 | 748 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 2,767 tonnes | +269.9% |
| 2010 | 1,812 tonnes | -34.5% |
| 2011 | 1,740 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 1,333 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2013 | 1,400 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 2,650 tonnes | +89.3% |
| 2015 | 4,106 tonnes | +54.9% |
| 2016 | 2,869 tonnes | -30.1% |
| 2017 | 4,599 tonnes | +60.3% |
| 2018 | 4,350 tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 5,170 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2020 | 4,620 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 4,770 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 3,790 tonnes | -20.5% |
| 2023 | 7,670 tonnes | +102.4% |
| 2024 | 10,940 tonnes | +42.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 10,940 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 10,940 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Spain's 10,940 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,640 tonnes, 94% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Soy production, yield and area harvested in Spain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +609.9% | 394 tonnes | 2,797 tonnes |
| 1994 | +391.9% | 1,541 tonnes | 7,580 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,982 tonnes | 2,196 tonnes | 38,727 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,204 tonnes | 2,108 tonnes | 27,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,022 tonnes | 1,541 tonnes | 42,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,468 tonnes | 394 tonnes | 6,677 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,003 tonnes | 1,333 tonnes | 5,170 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,358 tonnes | 3,790 tonnes | 10,940 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More agriculture & rural data for Spain
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0268 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,036 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0113 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1949 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soy production, yield and area harvested in Spain?
- Soy production, yield and area harvested in Spain was 10,940 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 42,200 tonnes in 1990.
- What is the lowest soy production, yield and area harvested recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Spain rank for soy production, yield and area harvested?
- Spain ranks 68th out of 116 countries with data for 2024.
- Is soy production, yield and area harvested rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.