Rice production in Congo
Congo: Rice production was 1,700 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Rice production in Congo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, rice production in Congo stood at 1,700 metric tons.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Congo peaked at 8,000 metric tons in 1968 and was at its lowest, 920 metric tons, in 1985.
That places Congo 37th out of 42 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,194 metric tons | 3,500 metric tons | 8,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,568 metric tons | 3,000 metric tons | 6,701 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,601 metric tons | 920 metric tons | 2,840 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,292 metric tons | 979 metric tons | 1,594 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,260 metric tons | 1,100 metric tons | 1,500 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,675 metric tons | 1,650 metric tons | 1,700 metric tons | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More agriculture & rural data for Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.1% (2025)
- Rural population 2.33 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.7% (2025)
- Rural population 35.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.4% (2023)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.1% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 10.1% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 34,588 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Congo?
- Rice production in Congo was 1,700 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 8,000 metric tons in 1968.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 920 metric tons in 1985.
- How does Congo rank for rice production?
- Congo ranks 37th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. 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 Rice production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on rice 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.