Barley yield in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Barley yield was 692.3 kg per hectare in 2011. ▬ Flat
Latest (2011)
692.3 kg per hectare
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
15th
of 17 countries
All-time high
1,199 kg per hectare
in 1975
All-time low
454.6 kg per hectare
in 1967
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Barley yield in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in kg per hectare.
Analysis
In 2011, barley yield in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 692.3 kg per hectare.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley yield in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1,199 kg per hectare in 1975 and was at its lowest, 454.6 kg per hectare, in 1967.
Barley yield in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | kg per hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 627.1 kg per hectare | — |
| 1962 | 627.1 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 560 kg per hectare | -10.7% |
| 1964 | 502.9 kg per hectare | -10.2% |
| 1965 | 454.7 kg per hectare | -9.6% |
| 1966 | 454.8 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 454.6 kg per hectare | -0.0% |
| 1968 | 673.3 kg per hectare | +48.1% |
| 1969 | 762.1 kg per hectare | +13.2% |
| 1970 | 790 kg per hectare | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 800 kg per hectare | +1.3% |
| 1972 | 740.7 kg per hectare | -7.4% |
| 1973 | 652.2 kg per hectare | -11.9% |
| 1974 | 909.5 kg per hectare | +39.5% |
| 1975 | 1,199 kg per hectare | +31.9% |
| 1976 | 600 kg per hectare | -50.0% |
| 1977 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 600 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 603.4 kg per hectare | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 603.4 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 603.4 kg per hectare | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 602 kg per hectare | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 581.3 kg per hectare | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 567.1 kg per hectare | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 572.7 kg per hectare | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 615.4 kg per hectare | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 593.3 kg per hectare | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 605.8 kg per hectare | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 622.3 kg per hectare | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 629.6 kg per hectare | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 642.9 kg per hectare | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 641 kg per hectare | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 651.9 kg per hectare | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 650.2 kg per hectare | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 648.5 kg per hectare | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 649.3 kg per hectare | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 647.4 kg per hectare | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 649.7 kg per hectare | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 648.2 kg per hectare | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 644.8 kg per hectare | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 719.8 kg per hectare | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 666.7 kg per hectare | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 692.3 kg per hectare | +3.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 692.3 kg per hectare is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,257 kg per hectare, 55% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 692.3 kg per hectare is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,095 kg per hectare, 63% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Barley yield in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -50.0% | 1,199 kg per hectare | 600 kg per hectare |
| 1968 | +48.1% | 454.6 kg per hectare | 673.3 kg per hectare |
| 1974 | +39.5% | 652.2 kg per hectare | 909.5 kg per hectare |
| 1975 | +31.9% | 909.5 kg per hectare | 1,199 kg per hectare |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 568.51 kg per hectare | 454.6 kg per hectare | 762.1 kg per hectare | 9 |
| 1970s | 749.18 kg per hectare | 600 kg per hectare | 1,199 kg per hectare | 10 |
| 1980s | 601.02 kg per hectare | 600 kg per hectare | 603.4 kg per hectare | 10 |
| 1990s | 603.24 kg per hectare | 567.1 kg per hectare | 642.9 kg per hectare | 10 |
| 2000s | 655.08 kg per hectare | 641 kg per hectare | 719.8 kg per hectare | 10 |
| 2010s | 679.5 kg per hectare | 666.7 kg per hectare | 692.3 kg per hectare | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0893 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 72.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5489 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is barley yield in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Barley yield in Democratic Republic of Congo was 692.3 kg per hectare in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest barley yield recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1,199 kg per hectare in 1975.
- What is the lowest barley yield recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 454.6 kg per hectare in 1967.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for barley yield?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is barley yield rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Barley yield (kg per hectare). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Barley yield, measured as kilograms per hectare of harvested land. Production data on relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.