Rice production in Congo
Congo: Rice production was 1,700 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1,700 metric tons
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
37th
of 42 countries
All-time high
8,000 metric tons
in 1968
All-time low
920 metric tons
in 1985
Years of data
51
1961–2011
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.
Rice production in Congo, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,500 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 3,550 metric tons | +1.4% |
| 1963 | 3,700 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 4,000 metric tons | +8.1% |
| 1965 | 5,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1966 | 6,000 metric tons | +20.0% |
| 1967 | 7,000 metric tons | +16.7% |
| 1968 | 8,000 metric tons | +14.3% |
| 1969 | 6,000 metric tons | -25.0% |
| 1970 | 4,000 metric tons | -33.3% |
| 1971 | 5,000 metric tons | +25.0% |
| 1972 | 6,701 metric tons | +34.0% |
| 1973 | 5,229 metric tons | -22.0% |
| 1974 | 6,668 metric tons | +27.5% |
| 1975 | 3,800 metric tons | -43.0% |
| 1976 | 3,880 metric tons | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 3,900 metric tons | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 3,500 metric tons | -10.3% |
| 1979 | 3,000 metric tons | -14.3% |
| 1980 | 2,726 metric tons | -9.1% |
| 1981 | 2,840 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 2,201 metric tons | -22.5% |
| 1983 | 1,638 metric tons | -25.6% |
| 1984 | 1,278 metric tons | -22.0% |
| 1985 | 920 metric tons | -28.0% |
| 1986 | 1,208 metric tons | +31.3% |
| 1987 | 1,047 metric tons | -13.3% |
| 1988 | 1,065 metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 1,083 metric tons | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 1,387 metric tons | +28.1% |
| 1991 | 1,438 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 1992 | 1,488 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 1,539 metric tons | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 1,594 metric tons | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 1,101 metric tons | -30.9% |
| 1996 | 1,138 metric tons | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 980 metric tons | -13.9% |
| 1998 | 979 metric tons | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 1,273 metric tons | +30.0% |
| 2000 | 1,301 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 1,351 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 1,403 metric tons | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 1,200 metric tons | -14.5% |
| 2004 | 1,242 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 1,100 metric tons | -11.4% |
| 2006 | 1,100 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1,100 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,300 metric tons | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 1,500 metric tons | +15.4% |
| 2010 | 1,650 metric tons | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 1,700 metric tons | +3.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 1,700 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 117,733 metric tons, 1% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Congo's 1,700 metric tons is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 155,000 metric tons, 1% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
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 (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 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.