Potato production in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Potato production was 109,367 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
109,367 tonnes
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
106th
of 160 countries
All-time high
115,816 tonnes
in 1994
All-time low
14,712 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
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 106th of 160 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.
Potato production in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17,204 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 14,712 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 1963 | 17,670 tonnes | +20.1% |
| 1964 | 17,958 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1965 | 25,000 tonnes | +39.2% |
| 1966 | 27,000 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1967 | 28,000 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1968 | 29,000 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 30,200 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 28,400 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 1971 | 30,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1972 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 32,000 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 31,600 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1975 | 32,500 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 32,800 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 33,100 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 30,900 tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1979 | 25,000 tonnes | -19.1% |
| 1980 | 25,500 tonnes | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 26,500 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 27,000 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 28,000 tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 28,500 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 29,100 tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 30,130 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 31,160 tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 31,850 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 32,560 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 33,280 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 34,010 tonnes | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 35,000 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 112,924 tonnes | +222.6% |
| 1994 | 115,816 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 86,687 tonnes | -25.2% |
| 1996 | 87,465 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 88,250 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 88,000 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 89,046 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 89,847 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 90,660 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 91,480 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 91,890 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 92,300 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 93,140 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 93,140 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 93,560 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 93,980 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 94,402 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 94,826 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 95,269 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 97,848 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 98,704 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 99,572 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 99,751 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 100,136 tonnes | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 100,468 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 101,694 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 102,932 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 104,157 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 104,187 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 105,457 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 108,046 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 109,367 tonnes | +1.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 109,367 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 413,319 tonnes, 26% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 109,367 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 190,510 tonnes, 57% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Potato 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +222.6% | 35,000 tonnes | 112,924 tonnes |
| 1965 | +39.2% | 17,958 tonnes | 25,000 tonnes |
| 1995 | -25.2% | 115,816 tonnes | 86,687 tonnes |
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 106th out of 160 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.