Fish and seafood production in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Fish and seafood production was 234,000 tonnes in 2023. ▬ Flat
Fish and seafood production in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, fish and seafood production in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 234,000 tonnes.
The figure is up 1.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fish and seafood production in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 242,000 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 221,000 tonnes, in 2012.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 59th of 191 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 233,700 tonnes | 221,000 tonnes | 242,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 231,000 tonnes | 222,000 tonnes | 234,000 tonnes | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.13 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.9% (2025)
- Rural population 61.93 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.5% (2025)
- Rural population 54.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.9% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 5.03 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fish and seafood production in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Fish and seafood production in Democratic Republic of Congo was 234,000 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fish and seafood production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 242,000 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest fish and seafood production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 221,000 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for fish and seafood production?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 59th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fish and seafood production rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.7%. 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 of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Fish and seafood production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fish and seafood production is measured as the sum of seafood from wild catch and fish farming (aquaculture).