Maize production in Congo
Congo: Maize production was 12,000 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Maize production in Congo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for maize production in Congo is 12,000 metric tons, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and up 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize production in Congo peaked at 20,913 metric tons in 1986 and was at its lowest, 1,500 metric tons, in 1961.
Congo ranks 40th of 49 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize production in Congo, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,500 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 1,500 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 5,100 metric tons | +240.0% |
| 1964 | 5,000 metric tons | -2.0% |
| 1965 | 5,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 5,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 5,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 7,500 metric tons | +50.0% |
| 1969 | 4,000 metric tons | -46.7% |
| 1970 | 4,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 5,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1972 | 5,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 7,000 metric tons | +40.0% |
| 1974 | 11,763 metric tons | +68.0% |
| 1975 | 16,850 metric tons | +43.2% |
| 1976 | 16,980 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 17,111 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 10,000 metric tons | -41.6% |
| 1979 | 17,000 metric tons | +70.0% |
| 1980 | 8,987 metric tons | -47.1% |
| 1981 | 10,560 metric tons | +17.5% |
| 1982 | 6,271 metric tons | -40.6% |
| 1983 | 10,749 metric tons | +71.4% |
| 1984 | 13,093 metric tons | +21.8% |
| 1985 | 15,128 metric tons | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 20,913 metric tons | +38.2% |
| 1987 | 18,895 metric tons | -9.6% |
| 1988 | 19,740 metric tons | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 20,608 metric tons | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 4,627 metric tons | -77.5% |
| 1991 | 4,787 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 4,954 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 5,124 metric tons | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 5,303 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 8,013 metric tons | +51.1% |
| 1996 | 8,497 metric tons | +6.0% |
| 1997 | 8,892 metric tons | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 9,781 metric tons | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 6,170 metric tons | -36.9% |
| 2000 | 6,355 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 6,546 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 6,742 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 8,967 metric tons | +33.0% |
| 2004 | 9,191 metric tons | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 9,300 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 9,400 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 9,500 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 9,900 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 10,200 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 10,500 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 12,000 metric tons | +14.3% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 12,000 metric tons is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 621,790 metric tons, 2% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Congo's 12,000 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 326,794 metric tons, 4% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | +240.0% | 1,500 metric tons | 5,100 metric tons |
| 1990 | -77.5% | 20,608 metric tons | 4,627 metric tons |
| 1983 | +71.4% | 6,271 metric tons | 10,749 metric tons |
| 1979 | +70.0% | 10,000 metric tons | 17,000 metric tons |
| 1974 | +68.0% | 7,000 metric tons | 11,763 metric tons |
| 1980 | -47.1% | 17,000 metric tons | 8,987 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,400 metric tons | 1,500 metric tons | 7,500 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 11,070 metric tons | 4,000 metric tons | 17,111 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,494 metric tons | 6,271 metric tons | 20,913 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,615 metric tons | 4,627 metric tons | 9,781 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,610 metric tons | 6,355 metric tons | 10,200 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,250 metric tons | 10,500 metric tons | 12,000 metric tons | 2 |
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 maize production in Congo?
- Maize production in Congo was 12,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest maize production recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 20,913 metric tons in 1986.
- What is the lowest maize production recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 metric tons in 1961.
- How does Congo rank for maize production?
- Congo ranks 40th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
- Is maize production rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.3%. 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 Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on maize 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.