Daily supply of different food groups per person in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Daily supply of different food groups per person was 115.31 grams per day per capita in 2023. ▬ Flat
Daily supply of different food groups per person in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in grams per day per capita.
Analysis
In 2023, daily supply of different food groups per person in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 115.31 grams per day per capita.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, daily supply of different food groups per person in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 117.48 grams per day per capita in 2011 and was at its lowest, 111.64 grams per day per capita, in 2012.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 191st of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Daily supply of different food groups per person in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | grams per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 114.96 grams per day per capita | — |
| 2011 | 117.48 grams per day per capita | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 111.64 grams per day per capita | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 113.23 grams per day per capita | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 115.81 grams per day per capita | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 115.26 grams per day per capita | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 112.08 grams per day per capita | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 116.49 grams per day per capita | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 115.04 grams per day per capita | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 112.77 grams per day per capita | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 115.59 grams per day per capita | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 116.58 grams per day per capita | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 116.11 grams per day per capita | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 115.31 grams per day per capita | -0.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 115.31 grams per day per capita is below the median for low income countries, which is 460.82 grams per day per capita, 25% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 115.31 grams per day per capita is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 412.44 grams per day per capita, 28% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 114.48 grams per day per capita | 111.64 grams per day per capita | 117.48 grams per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 115.9 grams per day per capita | 115.31 grams per day per capita | 116.58 grams per day per capita | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.335 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.31 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.82 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is daily supply of different food groups per person in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Daily supply of different food groups per person in Democratic Republic of Congo was 115.31 grams per day per capita in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest daily supply of different food groups per person recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 117.48 grams per day per capita in 2011.
- What is the lowest daily supply of different food groups per person recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 111.64 grams per day per capita in 2012.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for daily supply of different food groups per person?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 191st out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is daily supply of different food groups per person rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Daily supply of different food groups per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Quantity that is available for consumption at the end of the supply chain. It does not account for consumer waste, so the quantity that is actually consumed may be lower.