Land under sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Land under sorghum production was 8,462 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo is 8,462 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 78,000 hectares in 1990 and was at its lowest, 7,186 hectares, in 1997.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 37th of 41 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 sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 40,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 39,000 hectares | -2.5% |
| 1963 | 39,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 39,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 39,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 39,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 39,263 hectares | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 26,000 hectares | -33.8% |
| 1969 | 27,000 hectares | +3.8% |
| 1970 | 29,300 hectares | +8.5% |
| 1971 | 29,900 hectares | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 30,400 hectares | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 31,000 hectares | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 31,700 hectares | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 32,000 hectares | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 32,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 32,200 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 32,200 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 34,900 hectares | +8.4% |
| 1980 | 35,800 hectares | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 36,800 hectares | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 37,900 hectares | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 39,000 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 40,100 hectares | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 41,000 hectares | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 66,600 hectares | +62.4% |
| 1987 | 68,200 hectares | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 71,500 hectares | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 74,600 hectares | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 78,000 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 8,690 hectares | -88.9% |
| 1992 | 8,946 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 9,200 hectares | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 9,494 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 21,668 hectares | +128.2% |
| 1996 | 22,022 hectares | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 7,186 hectares | -67.4% |
| 1998 | 7,391 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 7,584 hectares | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 9,153 hectares | +20.7% |
| 2001 | 9,406 hectares | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 9,552 hectares | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 9,607 hectares | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 9,561 hectares | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 9,516 hectares | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 9,470 hectares | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 9,425 hectares | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 9,380 hectares | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 9,334 hectares | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 9,288 hectares | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 8,462 hectares | -8.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 8,462 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 119,355 hectares, 7% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 8,462 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 257,610 hectares, 3% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under sorghum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +128.2% | 9,494 hectares | 21,668 hectares |
| 1991 | -88.9% | 78,000 hectares | 8,690 hectares |
| 1997 | -67.4% | 22,022 hectares | 7,186 hectares |
| 1986 | +62.4% | 41,000 hectares | 66,600 hectares |
| 1968 | -33.8% | 39,263 hectares | 26,000 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36,363 hectares | 26,000 hectares | 40,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 31,560 hectares | 29,300 hectares | 34,900 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 51,150 hectares | 35,800 hectares | 74,600 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,018 hectares | 7,186 hectares | 78,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,440 hectares | 9,153 hectares | 9,607 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,875 hectares | 8,462 hectares | 9,288 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 sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Land under sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo was 8,462 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 78,000 hectares in 1990.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,186 hectares in 1997.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for land under sorghum production?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 37th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. 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 sorghum production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under sorghum 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.