Barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Barley production was 1,007 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 1,007 tonnes for barley production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2,515 tonnes in 1969 and was at its lowest, 300 tonnes, in 1976.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 94th of 105 countries on this measure, 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 | 809 tonnes | 341 tonnes | 2,515 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 985 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 315 tonnes | 300 tonnes | 350 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 391.15 tonnes | 316.22 tonnes | 450 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 597 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 750 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 944.1 tonnes | 800 tonnes | 1,012 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,002 tonnes | 982.56 tonnes | 1,027 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1,007 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest barley production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2,515 tonnes in 1969.
- What is the lowest barley production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 300 tonnes in 1976.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for barley production?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 94th out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
- Is barley production rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. 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 of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Barley production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Barley production is measured in tonnes.