Potato production in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Potato production was 109,367 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potato 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
The most recent figure for potato production in Democratic Republic of Congo is 109,367 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 115,816 tonnes in 1994 and was at its lowest, 14,712 tonnes, in 1962.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 105th of 159 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,972 tonnes | 14,712 tonnes | 30,200 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 30,630 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes | 33,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 29,030 tonnes | 25,500 tonnes | 32,560 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 77,048 tonnes | 33,280 tonnes | 115,816 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 92,440 tonnes | 89,847 tonnes | 94,402 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 99,120 tonnes | 94,826 tonnes | 102,932 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 106,243 tonnes | 104,157 tonnes | 109,367 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Potato production in Democratic Republic of Congo was 109,367 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 potato production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 115,816 tonnes in 1994.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,712 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for potato production?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 105th out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. 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 Potato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Potato production is measured in tonnes.