Land under rice production in Congo
Congo: Land under rice production was 3,142 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under rice production in Congo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Congo recorded 3,142 hectares for land under rice production in 2011.
The figure is up 25.7% on the previous year and up 62.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under rice production in Congo peaked at 6,668 hectares in 1974 and was at its lowest, 885 hectares, in 1986.
Congo ranks 35th of 42 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under rice production in Congo, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 5,100 hectares | +2.0% |
| 1963 | 4,600 hectares | -9.8% |
| 1964 | 4,650 hectares | +1.1% |
| 1965 | 4,800 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 3,000 hectares | -37.5% |
| 1967 | 3,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,500 hectares | +16.7% |
| 1969 | 3,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2,000 hectares | -42.9% |
| 1971 | 3,000 hectares | +50.0% |
| 1972 | 5,584 hectares | +86.1% |
| 1973 | 5,000 hectares | -10.5% |
| 1974 | 6,668 hectares | +33.4% |
| 1975 | 3,800 hectares | -43.0% |
| 1976 | 3,880 hectares | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 3,900 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 3,500 hectares | -10.3% |
| 1979 | 3,000 hectares | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 2,700 hectares | -10.0% |
| 1981 | 2,700 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2,100 hectares | -22.2% |
| 1983 | 1,600 hectares | -23.8% |
| 1984 | 1,200 hectares | -25.0% |
| 1985 | 900 hectares | -25.0% |
| 1986 | 885 hectares | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 890 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 946 hectares | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 979 hectares | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 1,633 hectares | +66.8% |
| 1991 | 1,800 hectares | +10.2% |
| 1992 | 2,035 hectares | +13.1% |
| 1993 | 1,900 hectares | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 1,911 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 1,600 hectares | -16.3% |
| 1996 | 1,518 hectares | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 1,400 hectares | -7.8% |
| 1998 | 1,528 hectares | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 1,819 hectares | +19.0% |
| 2000 | 1,859 hectares | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 1,930 hectares | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 2,004 hectares | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 1,700 hectares | -15.2% |
| 2004 | 1,800 hectares | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 1,900 hectares | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 1,850 hectares | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 1,900 hectares | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 2,100 hectares | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 2,300 hectares | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 2,500 hectares | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 3,142 hectares | +25.7% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 3,142 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 44,713 hectares, 7% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Congo's 3,142 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 42,000 hectares, 7% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under rice production in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +86.1% | 3,000 hectares | 5,584 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,128 hectares | 3,000 hectares | 5,100 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,033 hectares | 2,000 hectares | 6,668 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,490 hectares | 885 hectares | 2,700 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,714 hectares | 1,400 hectares | 2,035 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,934 hectares | 1,700 hectares | 2,300 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,821 hectares | 2,500 hectares | 3,142 hectares | 2 |
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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 land under rice production in Congo?
- Land under rice production in Congo was 3,142 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under rice production recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 6,668 hectares in 1974.
- What is the lowest land under rice production recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 885 hectares in 1986.
- How does Congo rank for land under rice production?
- Congo ranks 35th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under rice production rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.8%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under rice production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under rice 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.