Global meat production in Congo
Congo: Global meat production was 62,068 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
62,068 tonnes
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
143rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
62,449 tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
9,684 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Global meat production in Congo, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for global meat production in Congo is 62,068 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global meat production in Congo peaked at 62,449 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 9,684 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Congo 143rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Global meat production in Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,684 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 10,030 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 10,518 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 10,548 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 10,495 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 1966 | 10,547 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 1967 | 10,809 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1968 | 11,560 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1969 | 11,908 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 12,384 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 12,520 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 12,665 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 12,977 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 13,056 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 13,722 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 15,317 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1977 | 15,597 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 16,751 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 17,129 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1980 | 17,438 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 18,628 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 19,071 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 19,428 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 19,757 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 19,972 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1986 | 20,402 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 20,593 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 20,737 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 20,654 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 21,375 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 21,092 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 21,345 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 21,856 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 22,246 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 22,615 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 22,994 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 23,670 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 25,548 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 25,836 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 26,555 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 27,525 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 27,279 tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 29,484 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 31,998 tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2005 | 36,156 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 39,125 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 42,103 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 44,973 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 46,915 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 51,318 tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 57,281 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2012 | 60,214 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 56,695 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 54,591 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 62,449 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 57,540 tonnes | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 59,327 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 59,807 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 60,064 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 60,597 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 60,513 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 60,970 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 61,447 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 62,068 tonnes | +1.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 62,068 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 323,365 tonnes, 19% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 62,068 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 169,373 tonnes, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,678 tonnes | 9,684 tonnes | 11,908 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 14,212 tonnes | 12,384 tonnes | 17,129 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 19,668 tonnes | 17,438 tonnes | 20,737 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,858 tonnes | 21,092 tonnes | 25,836 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 35,211 tonnes | 26,555 tonnes | 46,915 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 57,928 tonnes | 51,318 tonnes | 62,449 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 61,119 tonnes | 60,513 tonnes | 62,068 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More agriculture & rural data for Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1011 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 254.21 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3588 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.1% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.4% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global meat production in Congo?
- Global meat production in Congo was 62,068 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 global meat production recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 62,449 tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest global meat production recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,684 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Congo rank for global meat production?
- Congo ranks 143rd out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is global meat production rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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 Global meat production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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