Sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Sorghum production was 7,368 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
In 2011, sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 7,368 metric tons.
The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 49,000 metric tons in 1990 and was at its lowest, 4,750 metric tons, in 1997.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 36th of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 28,000 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 25,000 metric tons | -10.7% |
| 1963 | 26,000 metric tons | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 26,000 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 24,021 metric tons | -7.6% |
| 1966 | 24,863 metric tons | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 26,351 metric tons | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 17,748 metric tons | -32.6% |
| 1969 | 19,000 metric tons | +7.1% |
| 1970 | 25,400 metric tons | +33.7% |
| 1971 | 26,200 metric tons | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 26,700 metric tons | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 27,000 metric tons | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 28,100 metric tons | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 26,900 metric tons | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 27,500 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 26,900 metric tons | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 27,900 metric tons | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 31,400 metric tons | +12.5% |
| 1980 | 32,200 metric tons | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 33,100 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 34,100 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 35,100 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 36,100 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 36,900 metric tons | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 38,100 metric tons | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 39,200 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 45,100 metric tons | +15.1% |
| 1989 | 47,000 metric tons | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 49,000 metric tons | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 5,301 metric tons | -89.2% |
| 1992 | 5,466 metric tons | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 5,630 metric tons | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 5,810 metric tons | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 14,171 metric tons | +143.9% |
| 1996 | 14,557 metric tons | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 4,750 metric tons | -67.4% |
| 1998 | 4,885 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 5,010 metric tons | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 6,050 metric tons | +20.8% |
| 2001 | 6,220 metric tons | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 6,380 metric tons | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 6,350 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 6,320 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 6,290 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 6,260 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 6,230 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 6,200 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 6,170 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,140 metric tons | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 7,368 metric tons | +20.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 7,368 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 93,796 metric tons, 8% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 7,368 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 115,027 metric tons, 6% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sorghum production in Democratic Republic of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +143.9% | 5,810 metric tons | 14,171 metric tons |
| 1991 | -89.2% | 49,000 metric tons | 5,301 metric tons |
| 1997 | -67.4% | 14,557 metric tons | 4,750 metric tons |
| 1968 | -32.6% | 26,351 metric tons | 17,748 metric tons |
| 1970 | +33.7% | 19,000 metric tons | 25,400 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,109 metric tons | 17,748 metric tons | 28,000 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 27,400 metric tons | 25,400 metric tons | 31,400 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 37,690 metric tons | 32,200 metric tons | 47,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,458 metric tons | 4,750 metric tons | 49,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,247 metric tons | 6,050 metric tons | 6,380 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,754 metric tons | 6,140 metric tons | 7,368 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0893 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 72.04 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5489 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 8.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Sorghum production in Democratic Republic of Congo was 7,368 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest sorghum production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 49,000 metric tons in 1990.
- What is the lowest sorghum production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,750 metric tons in 1997.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for sorghum production?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 36th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is sorghum production rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Sorghum production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on sorghum 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.