Wheat production in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Wheat production was 10,361 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Wheat production in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 10,361 metric tons for wheat production in 2011.
That represents a change of up 17.2% on the previous year and up 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wheat production in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 10,818 metric tons in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1,324 metric tons, in 1973.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 21st of 32 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.
Wheat production in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | metric tons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,127 metric tons | — |
| 1962 | 2,970 metric tons | +39.6% |
| 1963 | 2,892 metric tons | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 3,084 metric tons | +6.6% |
| 1965 | 3,000 metric tons | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 3,300 metric tons | +10.0% |
| 1967 | 3,956 metric tons | +19.9% |
| 1968 | 2,806 metric tons | -29.1% |
| 1969 | 3,420 metric tons | +21.9% |
| 1970 | 3,256 metric tons | -4.8% |
| 1971 | 2,000 metric tons | -38.6% |
| 1972 | 1,655 metric tons | -17.2% |
| 1973 | 1,324 metric tons | -20.0% |
| 1974 | 3,400 metric tons | +156.8% |
| 1975 | 3,500 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1976 | 3,600 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 3,500 metric tons | -2.8% |
| 1978 | 3,600 metric tons | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 2,900 metric tons | -19.4% |
| 1980 | 3,100 metric tons | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 3,100 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3,200 metric tons | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 3,400 metric tons | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 3,400 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3,400 metric tons | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 8,260 metric tons | +142.9% |
| 1987 | 6,510 metric tons | -21.2% |
| 1988 | 6,590 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 6,670 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 6,750 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 6,830 metric tons | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 9,230 metric tons | +35.1% |
| 1993 | 9,730 metric tons | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 10,250 metric tons | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 10,818 metric tons | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 10,255 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 10,342 metric tons | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 10,443 metric tons | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 9,900 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 9,385 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 8,897 metric tons | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 8,440 metric tons | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 8,490 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 8,540 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 8,590 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 8,640 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 8,690 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 8,740 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 8,790 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 8,841 metric tons | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 10,361 metric tons | +17.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 10,361 metric tons is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,000 metric tons, 80% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 10,361 metric tons is below the median for low income countries, which is 10,391 metric tons, 100% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Wheat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +156.8% | 1,324 metric tons | 3,400 metric tons |
| 1986 | +142.9% | 3,400 metric tons | 8,260 metric tons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,062 metric tons | 2,127 metric tons | 3,956 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,874 metric tons | 1,324 metric tons | 3,600 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,763 metric tons | 3,100 metric tons | 8,260 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,455 metric tons | 6,750 metric tons | 10,818 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,720 metric tons | 8,440 metric tons | 9,385 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,601 metric tons | 8,841 metric tons | 10,361 metric tons | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2023)
- 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$), annual 6.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.13 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 8.9% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 8.9% (2025)
- Rural population 61.93 million (2025)
- Rural population 54.9% (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.5% (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wheat production in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Wheat production in Democratic Republic of Congo was 10,361 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest wheat production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 10,818 metric tons in 1995.
- What is the lowest wheat production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,324 metric tons in 1973.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for wheat production?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 21st out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is wheat production rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. 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 Wheat production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on wheat 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.