Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 104,613 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1988–2012
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 104,613 FAO, tonnes, measured in 2012.
That represents a change of down 19.8% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 192,577 FAO, tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 8,545 FAO, tonnes, in 1998.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 6th out of 54 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 117,545 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 98,366 FAO, tonnes | -16.3% |
| 1990 | 97,429 FAO, tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 99,218 FAO, tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 34,160 FAO, tonnes | -65.6% |
| 1993 | 20,373 FAO, tonnes | -40.4% |
| 1994 | 76,616 FAO, tonnes | +276.1% |
| 1995 | 100,135 FAO, tonnes | +30.7% |
| 1996 | 31,112 FAO, tonnes | -68.9% |
| 1997 | 23,040 FAO, tonnes | -25.9% |
| 1998 | 8,545 FAO, tonnes | -62.9% |
| 1999 | 22,522 FAO, tonnes | +163.6% |
| 2000 | 66,770 FAO, tonnes | +196.5% |
| 2001 | 42,772 FAO, tonnes | -35.9% |
| 2002 | 82,982 FAO, tonnes | +94.0% |
| 2003 | 79,637 FAO, tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 79,932 FAO, tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 93,757 FAO, tonnes | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 100,905 FAO, tonnes | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 103,017 FAO, tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 117,443 FAO, tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2009 | 192,577 FAO, tonnes | +64.0% |
| 2010 | 164,686 FAO, tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2011 | 130,499 FAO, tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2012 | 104,613 FAO, tonnes | -19.8% |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the compared with similar countries
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the's 104,613 FAO, tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 28,465 FAO, tonnes, 3.7× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the's 104,613 FAO, tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 8.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +276.1% | 20,373 FAO, tonnes | 76,616 FAO, tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 107,955 FAO, tonnes | 98,366 FAO, tonnes | 117,545 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 51,315 FAO, tonnes | 8,545 FAO, tonnes | 100,135 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 95,979 FAO, tonnes | 42,772 FAO, tonnes | 192,577 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 133,266 FAO, tonnes | 104,613 FAO, tonnes | 164,686 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5489 units per person (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.5% (2025)
- Rural population 61.93 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.13 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2023)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.9% (2025)
- Rural population 54.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 104,613 FAO, tonnes in 2012, according to World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/).
- What is the highest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 192,577 FAO, tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,545 FAO, tonnes in 1998.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th out of 54 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/), published as part of Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries (FAO, tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food aid represent a transfer of food commodities from donor to recipient countries on a total-grant basis or on highly concessional terms.