> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 2024109,367 t
World rank105 of 152
10-year change+9.8%
Record115,816 t1994

## Potatoes in DR Congo, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## DR Congo compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.03%0.03% in 2014
Yield, t/ha4.6world 22.9 (−80%)
kg per person1.00world 47.8
10-year change+9.8%world +6.0%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 103 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/thailand/) | 119,501 | 0.03% |
| 104 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bulgaria/) | 113,940 | 0.03% |
| 105 | **DR Congo** | 109,367 | 0.03% |
| 106 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/philippines/) | 102,791 | 0.03% |
| 107 | [Cyprus](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/cyprus/) | 81,750 | 0.02% |

[Full ranking of 152 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

### Map of world production of potatoes

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 | 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

Exports7 t USD 0
Exporter rank119 of 124
Imports1,213 t USD 611,000
Importer rank139 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](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/india/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/ukraine/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/united-states/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/russia/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/germany/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bangladesh/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/france/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/pakistan/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/egypt/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/turkey/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/peru/)
[All countries producing potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/)

## Other products of DR Congo

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/dr-congo/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/dr-congo/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/dr-congo/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/dr-congo/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/dr-congo/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/dr-congo/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/dr-congo/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/dr-congo/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/dr-congo/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/dr-congo/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/dr-congo/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/dr-congo/)
[Agricultural production in DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/country/dr-congo/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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