Rice — Area harvested in Congo
Congo: Rice — Area harvested was 1,793 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice — Area harvested in Congo, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice — area harvested in Congo is 1,793 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice — area harvested in Congo peaked at 6,668 ha in 1974 and was at its lowest, 885 ha, in 1986.
Congo ranks 127th of 177 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.
Rice — Area harvested in Congo, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 5,100 ha | +2.0% |
| 1963 | 4,600 ha | -9.8% |
| 1964 | 4,650 ha | +1.1% |
| 1965 | 4,800 ha | +3.2% |
| 1966 | 3,000 ha | -37.5% |
| 1967 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,500 ha | +16.7% |
| 1969 | 3,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 2,000 ha | -42.9% |
| 1971 | 3,000 ha | +50.0% |
| 1972 | 5,584 ha | +86.1% |
| 1973 | 5,000 ha | -10.5% |
| 1974 | 6,668 ha | +33.4% |
| 1975 | 3,800 ha | -43.0% |
| 1976 | 3,880 ha | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 3,900 ha | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 3,500 ha | -10.3% |
| 1979 | 3,000 ha | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 2,700 ha | -10.0% |
| 1981 | 2,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 2,100 ha | -22.2% |
| 1983 | 1,600 ha | -23.8% |
| 1984 | 1,200 ha | -25.0% |
| 1985 | 900 ha | -25.0% |
| 1986 | 885 ha | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 890 ha | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 946 ha | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 979 ha | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 1,633 ha | +66.8% |
| 1991 | 1,800 ha | +10.2% |
| 1992 | 1,878 ha | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 1,900 ha | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 2,087 ha | +9.8% |
| 1995 | 1,600 ha | -23.3% |
| 1996 | 1,582 ha | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 1,400 ha | -11.5% |
| 1998 | 1,376 ha | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 1,819 ha | +32.2% |
| 2000 | 1,859 ha | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 1,930 ha | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 2,004 ha | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 1,700 ha | -15.2% |
| 2004 | 1,800 ha | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 1,900 ha | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 1,850 ha | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 1,900 ha | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 2,100 ha | +10.5% |
| 2009 | 2,300 ha | +9.5% |
| 2010 | 2,390 ha | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 1,979 ha | -17.2% |
| 2012 | 1,969 ha | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 1,975 ha | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,003 ha | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 2,037 ha | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 2,080 ha | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 2,060 ha | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 2,013 ha | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 1,957 ha | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 1,911 ha | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 1,780 ha | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 1,773 ha | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 1,783 ha | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 1,793 ha | +0.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice — Area harvested 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 ha | 5,584 ha |
| 1990 | +66.8% | 979 ha | 1,633 ha |
| 1971 | +50.0% | 2,000 ha | 3,000 ha |
| 1970 | -42.9% | 3,500 ha | 2,000 ha |
| 1975 | -43.0% | 6,668 ha | 3,800 ha |
| 1966 | -37.5% | 4,800 ha | 3,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,128 ha | 3,000 ha | 5,100 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,033 ha | 2,000 ha | 6,668 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,490 ha | 885 ha | 2,700 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,708 ha | 1,376 ha | 2,087 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,934 ha | 1,700 ha | 2,300 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,046 ha | 1,957 ha | 2,390 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,808 ha | 1,773 ha | 1,911 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Congo
- Cereals, primary — Production 30,221 t (2024)
- Eggs Primary — Production 1,520 t (2024)
- Eggs Primary — Yield/Carcass Weight 2,841 g/An (2024)
- Citrus Fruit, Total — Production 15,250 t (2024)
- Citrus Fruit, Total — Yield 7,602 kg/ha (2024)
- Citrus Fruit, Total — Area harvested 2,006 ha (2024)
- Cereals, primary — Area harvested 34,588 ha (2024)
- Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Producing Animals/Slaughtered 35,372 An (2024)
- Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks 335,224 An (2024)
- Eggs Primary — Laying 535 1000 An (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice — area harvested in Congo?
- Rice — area harvested in Congo was 1,793 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest rice — area harvested recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 6,668 ha in 1974.
- What is the lowest rice — area harvested recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 885 ha in 1986.
- How does Congo rank for rice — area harvested?
- Congo ranks 127th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice — area harvested rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. 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 of the United Nations, published as part of Rice — 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.