Potatoes — Area harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Potatoes — Area harvested was 23,914 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potatoes — Area harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for potatoes — area harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 23,914 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potatoes — area harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 25,766 ha in 1994 and was at its lowest, 2,800 ha, in 1962.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 86th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Potatoes — Area harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 2,800 ha | -6.7% |
| 1963 | 3,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1964 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 4,500 ha | +50.0% |
| 1966 | 5,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1967 | 5,200 ha | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 5,400 ha | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 5,600 ha | +3.7% |
| 1970 | 5,200 ha | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 5,800 ha | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 5,800 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 6,000 ha | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 5,900 ha | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 5,800 ha | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 5,900 ha | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 6,100 ha | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 6,300 ha | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 5,000 ha | -20.6% |
| 1980 | 5,100 ha | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 5,300 ha | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 5,400 ha | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 5,600 ha | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 5,700 ha | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 5,800 ha | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 5,600 ha | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 5,800 ha | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 5,900 ha | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 6,000 ha | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 6,130 ha | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 6,260 ha | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 6,300 ha | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 24,717 ha | +292.3% |
| 1994 | 25,766 ha | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 18,803 ha | -27.0% |
| 1996 | 18,879 ha | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 19,048 ha | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 19,000 ha | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 19,220 ha | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 19,393 ha | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 19,567 ha | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 19,724 ha | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 19,834 ha | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 19,922 ha | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 20,104 ha | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 20,104 ha | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 20,194 ha | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 20,285 ha | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 20,376 ha | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 20,467 ha | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 20,683 ha | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 21,293 ha | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 21,332 ha | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 21,666 ha | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 21,718 ha | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 21,868 ha | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 21,983 ha | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 22,291 ha | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 22,589 ha | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 22,883 ha | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 22,836 ha | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 23,034 ha | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 23,612 ha | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 23,914 ha | +1.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potatoes — Area harvested in Democratic Republic of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +292.3% | 6,300 ha | 24,717 ha |
| 1965 | +50.0% | 3,000 ha | 4,500 ha |
| 1995 | -27.0% | 25,766 ha | 18,803 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,167 ha | 2,800 ha | 5,600 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,780 ha | 5,000 ha | 6,300 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,620 ha | 5,100 ha | 6,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,412 ha | 6,130 ha | 25,766 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 19,950 ha | 19,393 ha | 20,376 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,589 ha | 20,467 ha | 22,589 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 23,256 ha | 22,836 ha | 23,914 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 83 Tunisia 26,275 ha compare
- 84 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 24,254 ha compare
- 85 Zimbabwe 24,053 ha compare
- 87 Sweden 23,580 ha compare
- 88 Republic of Korea 23,045 ha compare
- 89 Bosnia and Herzegovina 22,839 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potatoes — area harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Potatoes — area harvested in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 23,914 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 25,766 ha in 1994.
- What is the lowest potatoes — area harvested recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,800 ha in 1962.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for potatoes — area harvested?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 86th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Potatoes — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.