Land under barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Land under barley production was 1,355 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 1,355 hectares for land under barley production in 2011.
That represents a change of up 12.9% on the previous year and up 76.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3,300 hectares in 1969 and was at its lowest, 351 hectares, in 1975.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 700 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 700 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 700 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 700 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 750 hectares | +7.1% |
| 1966 | 840 hectares | +12.0% |
| 1967 | 882 hectares | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 3,000 hectares | +240.1% |
| 1969 | 3,300 hectares | +10.0% |
| 1970 | 2,500 hectares | -24.2% |
| 1971 | 2,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2,700 hectares | +8.0% |
| 1973 | 2,300 hectares | -14.8% |
| 1974 | 829 hectares | -64.0% |
| 1975 | 351 hectares | -57.7% |
| 1976 | 500 hectares | +42.5% |
| 1977 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 580 hectares | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 580 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 580 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 613 hectares | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 621 hectares | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 656 hectares | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 695 hectares | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 650 hectares | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 600 hectares | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 619 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 593 hectares | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 621 hectares | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 700 hectares | +12.7% |
| 2000 | 780 hectares | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 767 hectares | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 769 hectares | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 771 hectares | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 901 hectares | +16.9% |
| 2005 | 1,004 hectares | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 1,039 hectares | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 1,049 hectares | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 977 hectares | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 1,042 hectares | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 1,200 hectares | +15.2% |
| 2011 | 1,355 hectares | +12.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,355 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,000 hectares, 27% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,355 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,355 hectares, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under barley production 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +240.1% | 882 hectares | 3,000 hectares |
| 1974 | -64.0% | 2,300 hectares | 829 hectares |
| 1975 | -57.7% | 829 hectares | 351 hectares |
| 1976 | +42.5% | 351 hectares | 500 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,286 hectares | 700 hectares | 3,300 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,318 hectares | 351 hectares | 2,700 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 524 hectares | 500 hectares | 580 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 636.8 hectares | 593 hectares | 700 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 909.9 hectares | 767 hectares | 1,049 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,278 hectares | 1,200 hectares | 1,355 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Rural population, per capita 0.5489 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.13 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.9% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Rural population 61.93 million (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)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0893 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Land under barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1,355 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under barley production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3,300 hectares in 1969.
- What is the lowest land under barley production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 351 hectares in 1975.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for land under barley production?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 14th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under barley production rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Land under barley production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under barley production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.