Rice production in Congo
Congo: Rice production was 1,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Rice 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
Congo recorded 1,000 tonnes for rice production in 2024.
The figure is down 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Congo peaked at 8,000 tonnes in 1968 and was at its lowest, 920 tonnes, in 1985.
That places Congo 110th out of 142 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 5,194 tonnes | 3,500 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,568 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 6,701 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,601 tonnes | 920 tonnes | 2,840 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,292 tonnes | 979 tonnes | 1,594 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,260 tonnes | 1,100 tonnes | 1,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,224 tonnes | 1,123 tonnes | 1,495 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,015 tonnes | 1,000 tonnes | 1,076 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 107 Somalia 2,000 tonnes compare
- 108 Gabon 1,762 tonnes compare
- 109 Saudi Arabia 1,006 tonnes compare
- 110 Eswatini 1,000 tonnes compare
- 112 Papua New Guinea 882.53 tonnes compare
- 113 Trinidad and Tobago 784.4 tonnes compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Congo?
- Rice production in Congo was 1,000 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 rice production recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 8,000 tonnes in 1968.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 920 tonnes in 1985.
- How does Congo rank for rice production?
- Congo ranks 110th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.5%. 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 Rice production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Rice production is measured in tonnes.