Potato production in Congo
Congo: Potato production was 7,114 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Potato production in 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 Congo is 7,114 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, potato production in Congo peaked at 7,437 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 80 tonnes, in 1961.
Congo ranks 132nd of 159 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 | 932.22 tonnes | 80 tonnes | 1,500 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,660 tonnes | 1,170 tonnes | 2,865 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,664 tonnes | 1,190 tonnes | 2,017 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,746 tonnes | 2,140 tonnes | 3,878 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,427 tonnes | 3,751 tonnes | 5,100 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,381 tonnes | 5,231 tonnes | 7,437 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,113 tonnes | 7,101 tonnes | 7,130 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is potato production in Congo?
- Potato production in Congo was 7,114 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 7,437 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest potato production recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 80 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Congo rank for potato production?
- Congo ranks 132nd out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is potato production rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.