Potatoes production in DR Congo
In 2024 DR Congo produced 109,367 t of potatoes, the 105th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 9.8%. The record was 115,816 t in 1994. Area harvested: 23,914 ha, yield 4.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 109,367 t
- World rank
- 105 of 152
- 10-year change
- +9.8%
- Record
- 115,816 t
- 1994
Potatoes 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
- 4.6
- world 22.9 (−80%)
- kg per person
- 1.00
- world 47.8
- 10-year change
- +9.8%
- world +6.0%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | Thailand | 119,501 | 0.03% |
| 104 | Bulgaria | 113,940 | 0.03% |
| 105 | DR Congo | 109,367 | 0.03% |
| 106 | Philippines | 102,791 | 0.03% |
| 107 | Cyprus | 81,750 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of potatoes
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 | 109,367 | +1.2% | 23,914 | 4.57 |
| 2023 | 108,046 | +2.5% | 23,612 | 4.58 |
| 2022 | 105,457 | +1.2% | 23,034 | 4.58 |
| 2021 | 104,187 | +0.0% | 22,836 | 4.56 |
| 2020 | 104,157 | +1.2% | 22,883 | 4.55 |
| 2019 | 102,932 | +1.2% | 22,589 | 4.56 |
| 2018 | 101,694 | +1.2% | 22,291 | 4.56 |
| 2017 | 100,468 | +0.3% | 21,983 | 4.57 |
| 2016 | 100,136 | +0.4% | 21,868 | 4.58 |
| 2015 | 99,751 | +0.2% | 21,718 | 4.59 |
| 2014 | 99,572 | +0.9% | 21,666 | 4.60 |
| 2013 | 98,704 | +0.9% | 21,332 | 4.63 |
| 2012 | 97,848 | +2.7% | 21,293 | 4.60 |
| 2011 | 95,269 | +0.5% | 20,683 | 4.61 |
| 2010 | 94,826 | +0.4% | 20,467 | 4.63 |
| 2009 | 94,402 | +0.4% | 20,376 | 4.63 |
| 2008 | 93,980 | +0.4% | 20,285 | 4.63 |
| 2007 | 93,560 | +0.5% | 20,194 | 4.63 |
| 2006 | 93,140 | 0.0% | 20,104 | 4.63 |
| 2005 | 93,140 | +0.9% | 20,104 | 4.63 |
| 2004 | 92,300 | +0.4% | 19,922 | 4.63 |
| 2003 | 91,890 | +0.4% | 19,834 | 4.63 |
| 2002 | 91,480 | +0.9% | 19,724 | 4.64 |
| 2001 | 90,660 | +0.9% | 19,567 | 4.63 |
| 2000 | 89,847 | +0.9% | 19,393 | 4.63 |
| 1999 | 89,046 | +1.2% | 19,220 | 4.63 |
| 1998 | 88,000 | −0.3% | 19,000 | 4.63 |
| 1997 | 88,250 | +0.9% | 19,048 | 4.63 |
| 1996 | 87,465 | +0.9% | 18,879 | 4.63 |
| 1995 | 86,687 | −25% | 18,803 | 4.61 |
| 1994 | 115,816 | +2.6% | 25,766 | 4.49 |
| 1993 | 112,924 | +223% | 24,717 | 4.57 |
| 1992 | 35,000 | +2.9% | 6,300 | 5.56 |
| 1991 | 34,010 | +2.2% | 6,260 | 5.43 |
| 1990 | 33,280 | +2.2% | 6,130 | 5.43 |
| 1989 | 32,560 | +2.2% | 6,000 | 5.43 |
| 1988 | 31,850 | +2.2% | 5,900 | 5.40 |
| 1987 | 31,160 | +3.4% | 5,800 | 5.37 |
| 1986 | 30,130 | +3.5% | 5,600 | 5.38 |
| 1985 | 29,100 | +2.1% | 5,800 | 5.02 |
| 1984 | 28,500 | +1.8% | 5,700 | 5.00 |
| 1983 | 28,000 | +3.7% | 5,600 | 5.00 |
| 1982 | 27,000 | +1.9% | 5,400 | 5.00 |
| 1981 | 26,500 | +3.9% | 5,300 | 5.00 |
| 1980 | 25,500 | +2.0% | 5,100 | 5.00 |
| 1979 | 25,000 | −19% | 5,000 | 5.00 |
| 1978 | 30,900 | −6.6% | 6,300 | 4.90 |
| 1977 | 33,100 | +0.9% | 6,100 | 5.43 |
| 1976 | 32,800 | +0.9% | 5,900 | 5.56 |
| 1975 | 32,500 | +2.8% | 5,800 | 5.60 |
| 1974 | 31,600 | −1.3% | 5,900 | 5.36 |
| 1973 | 32,000 | +6.7% | 6,000 | 5.33 |
| 1972 | 30,000 | 0.0% | 5,800 | 5.17 |
| 1971 | 30,000 | +5.6% | 5,800 | 5.17 |
| 1970 | 28,400 | −6.0% | 5,200 | 5.46 |
| 1969 | 30,200 | +4.1% | 5,600 | 5.39 |
| 1968 | 29,000 | +3.6% | 5,400 | 5.37 |
| 1967 | 28,000 | +3.7% | 5,200 | 5.38 |
| 1966 | 27,000 | +8.0% | 5,000 | 5.40 |
| 1965 | 25,000 | +39% | 4,500 | 5.56 |
| 1964 | 17,958 | +1.6% | 3,000 | 5.99 |
| 1963 | 17,670 | +20% | 3,000 | 5.89 |
| 1962 | 14,712 | −14% | 2,800 | 5.25 |
| 1961 | 17,204 | — | 3,000 | 5.73 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 7 t USD 0
- Exporter rank
- 119 of 124
- Imports
- 1,213 t USD 611,000
- Importer rank
- 139 of 183
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 potatoes in DR Congo?
DR Congo produced 109,367 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does DR Congo rank in the world for production of potatoes?
DR Congo ranked 105th of 152 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 24.3% of the world total.
How has the production of potatoes in DR Congo changed?
It rose by 9.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.0% for the world. The record was 115,816 t in 1994.
What is the yield of potatoes in DR Congo?
4.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (109,367 t from 23,914 ha), against a world average of 22.9 t/ha.
Does DR Congo export or import potatoes?
In 2024 DR Congo reported exports of 7 t (USD 0) and imports of 1,213 t (USD 611,000), 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. 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.