Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP was 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in hectares per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of down 15.1% on the previous year and down 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.0024 hectares per US$ of GDP in 1964 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 17th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | hectares per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.002 hectares per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0023 hectares per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 1962 | 0.0018 hectares per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 1963 | 0.0011 hectares per US$ of GDP | -38.9% |
| 1964 | 0.0024 hectares per US$ of GDP | +116.5% |
| 1965 | 0.0017 hectares per US$ of GDP | -28.5% |
| 1966 | 0.0016 hectares per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1967 | 0.0021 hectares per US$ of GDP | +34.5% |
| 1968 | 0.0018 hectares per US$ of GDP | -12.8% |
| 1969 | 0.0014 hectares per US$ of GDP | -21.8% |
| 1970 | 0.0015 hectares per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1971 | 0.0013 hectares per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1972 | 0.0012 hectares per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1973 | 0.0009 hectares per US$ of GDP | -21.0% |
| 1974 | 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 1975 | 0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1976 | 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1977 | 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP | -21.5% |
| 1978 | 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP | -19.5% |
| 1979 | 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP | +15.6% |
| 1982 | 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 1983 | 0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP | +24.5% |
| 1984 | 0.001 hectares per US$ of GDP | +41.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0011 hectares per US$ of GDP | +9.9% |
| 1986 | 0.001 hectares per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1987 | 0.001 hectares per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 0.0009 hectares per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1989 | 0.0009 hectares per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 0.001 hectares per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 1993 | 0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP | -23.2% |
| 1994 | 0.0014 hectares per US$ of GDP | +83.9% |
| 1995 | 0.0014 hectares per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 0.0013 hectares per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 0.0012 hectares per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 0.0012 hectares per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 0.0016 hectares per US$ of GDP | +30.2% |
| 2000 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | -75.3% |
| 2001 | 0.001 hectares per US$ of GDP | +154.9% |
| 2002 | 0.0009 hectares per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 2006 | 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP | -18.6% |
| 2007 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP | -18.6% |
| 2009 | 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP | +41.4% |
| 2010 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP | -18.8% |
| 2022 | 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2023 | 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2025 | 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP | -15.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +154.9% | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.001 hectares per US$ of GDP |
| 1964 | +116.5% | 0.0011 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0024 hectares per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0018 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0011 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0024 hectares per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0009 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0015 hectares per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0011 hectares per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0011 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0007 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0016 hectares per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.001 hectares per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 14 Togo 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP compare
- 15 Sierra Leone 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP compare
- 16 Syria 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP compare
- 18 Madagascar 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP compare
- 19 Benin 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP compare
- 20 Tanzania 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP compare
More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1575 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3188 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0024 hectares per US$ of GDP in 1964.
- What is the lowest cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Cropland extent over the long-term divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Cropland extent over the long-term ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Cropland extent over the long-term HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Cropland extent over the long-term divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.