FAOSTAT · 1961–2024

Barley production in DR Congo

In 2024 DR Congo produced 1,007 t of barley, the 93rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 5.6%. The record was 2,515 t in 1969. Area harvested: 1,514 ha, yield 0.7 t/ha.

The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Today’s prices

Production, 2024: 1,007 t
World rank: 93 of 100
10-year change: +5.6%
Record: 2,515 t; 1969

Barley in DR Congo, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

DR Congo compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total: 0.00%; 0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha: 0.7; world 3.2 (−79%)
kg per person: 0.01; world 17.4
10-year change: +5.6%; world −1.7%

Position in the world ranking

#	Country	Tonnes	Share
91	Iceland	4,986	0.00%
92	Mauritania	1,476	0.00%
93	DR Congo	1,007	0.00%
94	Oman	722	0.00%
95	Montenegro	652	0.00%

Full ranking of 100 countries

Map of world production of barley

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; DR Congo is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change	Area harvested, ha	Yield, t/ha
2024	1,007	+0.6%	1,514	0.67
2023	1,001	−2.5%	1,504	0.67
2022	1,027	+3.4%	1,495	0.69
2021	993	+1.0%	1,519	0.65
2020	983	−0.2%	1,438	0.68
2019	985	−2.7%	1,448	0.68
2018	1,012	+3.3%	1,483	0.68
2017	980	+1.7%	1,440	0.68
2016	964	−2.3%	1,420	0.68
2015	987	+3.5%	1,454	0.68
2014	954	+0.4%	1,407	0.68
2013	950	0.0%	1,400	0.68
2012	950	+11%	1,400	0.68
2011	858	+7.3%	1,283	0.67
2010	800	+6.7%	1,200	0.67
2009	750	+19%	1,135	0.66
2008	630	−7.4%	958	0.66
2007	680	+0.7%	1,039	0.65
2006	675	+3.8%	1,034	0.65
2005	650	+11%	999	0.65
2004	585	+17%	903	0.65
2003	500	0.0%	774	0.65
2002	500	0.0%	778	0.64
2001	500	0.0%	779	0.64
2000	500	+11%	780	0.64
1999	450	+2.5%	700	0.64
1998	439	+2.8%	690	0.64
1997	427	+3.1%	676	0.63
1996	414	+3.2%	659	0.63
1995	401	+0.2%	642	0.62
1994	400	+10%	650	0.62
1993	362	+8.7%	582	0.62
1992	333	+5.4%	528	0.63
1991	316	−14%	499	0.63
1990	369	+5.4%	613	0.60
1989	350	0.0%	580	0.60
1988	350	0.0%	580	0.60
1987	350	+17%	580	0.60
1986	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1985	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1984	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1983	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1982	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1981	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1980	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1979	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1978	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1977	300	0.0%	500	0.60
1976	300	−29%	500	0.60
1975	421	−44%	351	1.20
1974	754	−50%	829	0.91
1973	1,500	−25%	2,300	0.65
1972	2,000	0.0%	2,700	0.74
1971	2,000	+1.3%	2,500	0.80
1970	1,975	−21%	2,500	0.79
1969	2,515	+25%	3,300	0.76
1968	2,020	+404%	3,000	0.67
1967	401	+5.0%	882	0.45
1966	382	+12%	840	0.45
1965	341	−3.1%	750	0.45
1964	352	−10%	700	0.50
1963	392	−11%	700	0.56
1962	439	0.0%	700	0.63
1961	439	—	700	0.63

Trade, 2024

Imports: 1 t USD 1,000
Importer rank: 129 of 132

FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers

Questions and answers

What is the production of barley in DR Congo?

DR Congo produced 1,007 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does DR Congo rank in the world for production of barley?

DR Congo ranked 93rd of 100 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Russia with 11.7% of the world total.

How has the production of barley in DR Congo changed?

It rose by 5.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −1.7% for the world. The record was 2,515 t in 1969.

What is the yield of barley in DR Congo?

0.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,007 t from 1,514 ha), against a world average of 3.2 t/ha.

Does DR Congo export or import barley?

In 2024 DR Congo reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 1,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for DR Congo is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.