Barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Barley production was 1,007 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,007 tonnes
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
95th
of 106 countries
All-time high
2,515 tonnes
in 1969
All-time low
300 tonnes
in 1976
Years of data
64
1961–2024
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 95th of 106 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Barley production in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 439 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 439 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 392 tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1964 | 352 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 1965 | 341 tonnes | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 382 tonnes | +12.0% |
| 1967 | 401 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1968 | 2,020 tonnes | +403.7% |
| 1969 | 2,515 tonnes | +24.5% |
| 1970 | 1,975 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 1971 | 2,000 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 1972 | 2,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1,500 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1974 | 754 tonnes | -49.7% |
| 1975 | 421 tonnes | -44.2% |
| 1976 | 300 tonnes | -28.7% |
| 1977 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 300 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 350 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1988 | 350 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 350 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 369 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1991 | 316.22 tonnes | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 332.78 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 362 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 400 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 401.06 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 414.16 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 427.47 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 438.78 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 450 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 500 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 585 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 650 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 675 tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 680 tonnes | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 630 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 750 tonnes | +19.0% |
| 2010 | 800 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 858.47 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 950 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 950 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 954.05 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 987.23 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 963.76 tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 979.91 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 1,012 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 985.32 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 982.56 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 993.38 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,027 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 1,001 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 1,007 tonnes | +0.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,007 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 59,030 tonnes, 2% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,007 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8,154 tonnes, 12% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Barley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | +403.7% | 401 tonnes | 2,020 tonnes |
| 1974 | -49.7% | 1,500 tonnes | 754 tonnes |
| 1975 | -44.2% | 754 tonnes | 421 tonnes |
| 1976 | -28.7% | 421 tonnes | 300 tonnes |
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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
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 95th out of 106 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.