Cabbages production in DR Congo
In 2024 DR Congo produced 20,358 t of cabbages, the 93rd largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 9.6%. The record was 32,000 t in 1995. Area harvested: 1,189 ha, yield 17.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 20,358 t
- World rank
- 93 of 146
- 10-year change
- −9.6%
- Record
- 32,000 t
- 1995
Cabbages in DR Congo, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
DR Congo compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.03% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 17.1
- world 30.6 (−44%)
- kg per person
- 0.19
- world 9.25
- 10-year change
- −9.6%
- world +5.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Costa Rica | 24,084 | 0.03% |
| 92 | Ireland | 23,030 | 0.03% |
| 93 | DR Congo | 20,358 | 0.03% |
| 94 | Slovenia | 18,900 | 0.03% |
| 95 | Madagascar | 18,608 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of cabbages
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 | 20,358 | −0.7% | 1,189 | 17.12 |
| 2023 | 20,510 | −0.7% | 1,197 | 17.13 |
| 2022 | 20,661 | −0.7% | 1,205 | 17.15 |
| 2021 | 20,807 | −2.2% | 1,218 | 17.08 |
| 2020 | 21,277 | +0.3% | 1,249 | 17.04 |
| 2019 | 21,213 | +0.9% | 1,231 | 17.23 |
| 2018 | 21,032 | +1.6% | 1,183 | 17.78 |
| 2017 | 20,704 | −4.9% | 1,220 | 16.97 |
| 2016 | 21,778 | +22% | 1,290 | 16.88 |
| 2015 | 17,815 | −21% | 1,040 | 17.13 |
| 2014 | 22,518 | −9.9% | 1,330 | 16.93 |
| 2013 | 25,000 | −9.1% | 1,500 | 16.67 |
| 2012 | 27,500 | +3.7% | 1,500 | 18.33 |
| 2011 | 26,523 | +2.0% | 1,536 | 17.27 |
| 2010 | 26,000 | +0.3% | 1,600 | 16.25 |
| 2009 | 25,918 | +1.2% | 1,502 | 17.26 |
| 2008 | 25,611 | +2.0% | 1,485 | 17.25 |
| 2007 | 25,103 | +5.4% | 1,457 | 17.23 |
| 2006 | 23,817 | −1.8% | 1,387 | 17.17 |
| 2005 | 24,260 | +0.8% | 1,400 | 17.33 |
| 2004 | 24,061 | +18% | 1,386 | 17.36 |
| 2003 | 20,307 | −3.4% | 1,167 | 17.40 |
| 2002 | 21,011 | −3.5% | 1,205 | 17.44 |
| 2001 | 21,764 | −3.6% | 1,246 | 17.47 |
| 2000 | 22,568 | −1.9% | 1,284 | 17.58 |
| 1999 | 23,000 | −8.0% | 1,400 | 16.43 |
| 1998 | 25,000 | −7.4% | 1,398 | 17.88 |
| 1997 | 27,000 | −6.9% | 1,497 | 18.04 |
| 1996 | 29,000 | −9.4% | 1,500 | 19.33 |
| 1995 | 32,000 | +3.2% | 1,757 | 18.21 |
| 1994 | 31,000 | +3.3% | 1,700 | 18.24 |
| 1993 | 30,000 | +3.4% | 1,600 | 18.75 |
| 1992 | 29,000 | +3.6% | 1,590 | 18.24 |
| 1991 | 28,000 | +3.7% | 1,535 | 18.24 |
| 1990 | 27,000 | +8.0% | 1,500 | 18.00 |
| 1989 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 1,400 | 17.86 |
| 1988 | 25,000 | +14% | 1,400 | 17.86 |
| 1987 | 22,000 | +4.8% | 1,400 | 15.71 |
| 1986 | 21,000 | +5.0% | 1,250 | 16.80 |
| 1985 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 1,250 | 16.00 |
| 1984 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 1,250 | 16.00 |
| 1983 | 20,000 | +5.3% | 1,250 | 16.00 |
| 1982 | 19,000 | +5.6% | 1,250 | 15.20 |
| 1981 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 1,200 | 15.00 |
| 1980 | 17,000 | +13% | 1,200 | 14.17 |
| 1979 | 15,000 | +25% | 1,100 | 13.64 |
| 1978 | 12,000 | −14% | 1,100 | 10.91 |
| 1977 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 1,100 | 12.73 |
| 1976 | 13,000 | +18% | 1,100 | 11.82 |
| 1975 | 11,000 | +10% | 1,000 | 11.00 |
| 1974 | 10,000 | +11% | 1,000 | 10.00 |
| 1973 | 9,000 | +13% | 1,000 | 9.00 |
| 1972 | 8,000 | +23% | 1,000 | 8.00 |
| 1971 | 6,500 | +8.3% | 900 | 7.22 |
| 1970 | 6,000 | +20% | 900 | 6.67 |
| 1969 | 5,000 | −9.1% | 800 | 6.25 |
| 1968 | 5,500 | +12% | 900 | 6.11 |
| 1967 | 4,900 | +28% | 900 | 5.44 |
| 1966 | 3,823 | −17% | 800 | 4.78 |
| 1965 | 4,589 | −6.9% | 900 | 5.10 |
| 1964 | 4,928 | +65% | 1,000 | 4.93 |
| 1963 | 2,979 | −11% | 700 | 4.26 |
| 1962 | 3,338 | −11% | 800 | 4.17 |
| 1961 | 3,739 | — | 800 | 4.67 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6 t USD 0
- Exporter rank
- 104 of 115
- Imports
- 25 t USD 12,000
- Importer rank
- 131 of 164
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 cabbages in DR Congo?
DR Congo produced 20,358 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does DR Congo rank in the world for production of cabbages?
DR Congo ranked 93rd of 146 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 48.0% of the world total.
How has the production of cabbages in DR Congo changed?
It fell by 9.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.8% for the world. The record was 32,000 t in 1995.
What is the yield of cabbages in DR Congo?
17.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (20,358 t from 1,189 ha), against a world average of 30.6 t/ha.
Does DR Congo export or import cabbages?
In 2024 DR Congo reported exports of 6 t (USD 0) and imports of 25 t (USD 12,000), 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 imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
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.