Soybean yields in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Soybean yields was 1.67 tonnes per hectare in 1992. ▲ Rising
Soybean yields in Costa Rica, 1983–1992
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per hectare.
Analysis
In 1992, soybean yields in Costa Rica stood at 1.67 tonnes per hectare.
That represents a change of down 16.7% on the previous year and up 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, soybean yields in Costa Rica peaked at 2.25 tonnes per hectare in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0.9951 tonnes per hectare, in 1984.
Costa Rica ranks 57th of 106 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Soybean yields in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | tonnes per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1.32 tonnes per hectare | — |
| 1984 | 0.9951 tonnes per hectare | -24.8% |
| 1985 | 1.6 tonnes per hectare | +60.8% |
| 1986 | 1.7 tonnes per hectare | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 1.71 tonnes per hectare | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 2.25 tonnes per hectare | +31.7% |
| 1989 | 2.25 tonnes per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.25 tonnes per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2 tonnes per hectare | -11.1% |
| 1992 | 1.67 tonnes per hectare | -16.7% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 1.67 tonnes per hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.39 tonnes per hectare, 70% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 1.67 tonnes per hectare is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.97 tonnes per hectare, 85% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.69 tonnes per hectare | 0.9951 tonnes per hectare | 2.25 tonnes per hectare | 7 |
| 1990s | 1.97 tonnes per hectare | 1.67 tonnes per hectare | 2.25 tonnes per hectare | 3 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More agriculture & rural data for Costa Rica
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 672.15 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2027 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is soybean yields in Costa Rica?
- Soybean yields in Costa Rica was 1.67 tonnes per hectare 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 soybean yields recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 tonnes per hectare in 1988.
- What is the lowest soybean yields recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9951 tonnes per hectare in 1984.
- How does Costa Rica rank for soybean yields?
- Costa Rica ranks 57th out of 106 countries with data for 1992.
- Is soybean yields rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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 Soybean yields. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Yield is the amount produced per unit of land used, measured in tonnes per hectare.