Permanent cropland in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Permanent cropland was 755,000 hectares in 2011. ▲ Rising
Permanent cropland 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 permanent cropland in Democratic Republic of Congo is 755,000 hectares, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1.20 million hectares in 1991 and was at its lowest, 550,000 hectares, in 1961.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th of 52 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 51 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 670,000 hectares | 550,000 hectares | 780,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 888,500 hectares | 810,000 hectares | 950,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.08 million hectares | 980,000 hectares | 1.15 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.06 million hectares | 800,000 hectares | 1.20 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 755,500 hectares | 750,000 hectares | 800,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 757,500 hectares | 755,000 hectares | 760,000 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.13 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.9% (2025)
- Rural population 61.93 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.5% (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)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 5.03 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is permanent cropland in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Permanent cropland in Democratic Republic of Congo was 755,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.20 million hectares in 1991.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 550,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for permanent cropland?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 Permanent cropland (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Permanent cropland is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber.