Yams production in Congo
Congo: Yams production was 15,971 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Yams 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 yams production in Congo is 15,971 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, yams production in Congo peaked at 50,000 tonnes in 1970 and was at its lowest, 8,000 tonnes, in 2001.
Congo ranks 34th of 63 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 | 36,667 tonnes | 30,000 tonnes | 46,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 26,498 tonnes | 10,600 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,467 tonnes | 8,327 tonnes | 11,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,569 tonnes | 8,300 tonnes | 12,565 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,401 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 13,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,069 tonnes | 13,706 tonnes | 15,894 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,997 tonnes | 15,934 tonnes | 16,100 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is yams production in Congo?
- Yams production in Congo was 15,971 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 yams production recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 50,000 tonnes in 1970.
- What is the lowest yams production recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,000 tonnes in 2001.
- How does Congo rank for yams production?
- Congo ranks 34th out of 63 countries with data for 2024.
- Is yams production rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.5%. 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 Yams production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Yam production is measured in tonnes.