> In 2024 DR Congo produced 9,000 t of wheat, the 98th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10.0%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/dr-congo/

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# Wheat production in DR Congo

In 2024 DR Congo produced 9,000 t of wheat, the 98th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 10.0%. The record was 11,500 t in 2018. Area harvested: 8,000 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.

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Production, 20249,000 t
World rank98 of 122
10-year change−10.0%
Record11,500 t2018

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

## DR Congo compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.1world 3.6 (−69%)
kg per person0.08world 97.8
10-year change−10.0%world +9.1%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 96 | [Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/rwanda/) | 16,417 | 0.00% |
| 97 | [Oman](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/oman/) | 11,740 | 0.00% |
| 98 | **DR Congo** | 9,000 | 0.00% |
| 99 | [Burundi](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/burundi/) | 8,365 | 0.00% |
| 100 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ecuador/) | 7,323 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 122 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/)

### Map of world production of wheat

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 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 8,000 | 1.13 |
| 2023 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 8,000 | 1.13 |
| 2022 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 8,000 | 1.13 |
| 2021 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 8,000 | 1.13 |
| 2020 | 9,000 | −10% | 8,000 | 1.13 |
| 2019 | 10,042 | −13% | 8,443 | 1.19 |
| 2018 | 11,500 | +15% | 9,382 | 1.23 |
| 2017 | 10,000 | −9.1% | 7,944 | 1.26 |
| 2016 | 11,000 | +16% | 8,540 | 1.29 |
| 2015 | 9,500 | −5.0% | 7,257 | 1.31 |
| 2014 | 10,000 | +4.1% | 7,671 | 1.30 |
| 2013 | 9,602 | +3.3% | 7,362 | 1.30 |
| 2012 | 9,292 | +5.1% | 7,085 | 1.31 |
| 2011 | 8,841 | 0.0% | 6,808 | 1.30 |
| 2010 | 8,841 | +0.6% | 6,878 | 1.29 |
| 2009 | 8,790 | +0.6% | 6,840 | 1.29 |
| 2008 | 8,740 | +0.6% | 6,802 | 1.28 |
| 2007 | 8,690 | +0.6% | 6,763 | 1.28 |
| 2006 | 8,640 | +0.6% | 6,724 | 1.28 |
| 2005 | 8,590 | +0.6% | 6,685 | 1.28 |
| 2004 | 8,540 | +0.6% | 6,650 | 1.28 |
| 2003 | 8,490 | +0.6% | 7,000 | 1.21 |
| 2002 | 8,440 | −5.1% | 6,557 | 1.29 |
| 2001 | 8,897 | −5.2% | 6,924 | 1.28 |
| 2000 | 9,385 | −5.2% | 7,304 | 1.28 |
| 1999 | 9,900 | −5.2% | 7,704 | 1.29 |
| 1998 | 10,443 | +1.0% | 8,093 | 1.29 |
| 1997 | 10,342 | +0.8% | 8,021 | 1.29 |
| 1996 | 10,255 | −5.2% | 7,949 | 1.29 |
| 1995 | 10,818 | +5.5% | 8,367 | 1.29 |
| 1994 | 10,250 | +5.3% | 8,000 | 1.28 |
| 1993 | 9,730 | +5.4% | 7,600 | 1.28 |
| 1992 | 9,230 | +35% | 7,470 | 1.24 |
| 1991 | 6,830 | +1.2% | 7,380 | 0.93 |
| 1990 | 6,750 | +1.2% | 7,290 | 0.93 |
| 1989 | 6,670 | +1.2% | 7,200 | 0.93 |
| 1988 | 6,590 | +1.2% | 7,200 | 0.92 |
| 1987 | 6,510 | −21% | 7,000 | 0.93 |
| 1986 | 8,260 | +143% | 7,100 | 1.16 |
| 1985 | 3,400 | 0.0% | 5,800 | 0.59 |
| 1984 | 3,400 | 0.0% | 5,700 | 0.60 |
| 1983 | 3,400 | +6.3% | 5,600 | 0.61 |
| 1982 | 3,200 | +3.2% | 5,400 | 0.59 |
| 1981 | 3,100 | 0.0% | 5,200 | 0.60 |
| 1980 | 3,100 | +6.9% | 5,100 | 0.61 |
| 1979 | 2,900 | −19% | 4,900 | 0.59 |
| 1978 | 3,600 | +2.9% | 5,400 | 0.67 |
| 1977 | 3,500 | −2.8% | 5,500 | 0.64 |
| 1976 | 3,600 | +2.9% | 5,400 | 0.67 |
| 1975 | 3,500 | +2.9% | 5,400 | 0.65 |
| 1974 | 3,400 | +157% | 5,400 | 0.63 |
| 1973 | 1,324 | −20% | 2,669 | 0.50 |
| 1972 | 1,655 | −17% | 3,813 | 0.43 |
| 1971 | 2,000 | −39% | 4,066 | 0.49 |
| 1970 | 3,256 | −4.8% | 6,143 | 0.53 |
| 1969 | 3,420 | +22% | 3,000 | 1.14 |
| 1968 | 2,806 | −29% | 2,806 | 1.00 |
| 1967 | 3,956 | +20% | 4,235 | 0.93 |
| 1966 | 3,300 | +10% | 3,000 | 1.10 |
| 1965 | 3,000 | −2.7% | 3,000 | 1.00 |
| 1964 | 3,084 | +6.6% | 3,000 | 1.03 |
| 1963 | 2,892 | −2.6% | 3,000 | 0.96 |
| 1962 | 2,970 | +40% | 3,000 | 0.99 |
| 1961 | 2,127 | — | 3,000 | 0.71 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports443,170 t USD 117 m
Importer rank69 of 176
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/wheat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of wheat in DR Congo?

DR Congo produced 9,000 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

DR Congo ranked 98th of 122 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 17.5% of the world total.

### How has the production of wheat in DR Congo changed?

It fell by 10.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.1% for the world. The record was 11,500 t in 2018.

### What is the yield of wheat in DR Congo?

1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (9,000 t from 8,000 ha), against a world average of 3.6 t/ha.

### Does DR Congo export or import wheat?

In 2024 DR Congo reported no exports and imports of 443,170 t (USD 117 m), 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 from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/india/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/russia/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/united-states/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/canada/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/australia/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/pakistan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/france/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/ukraine/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/turkey/)[Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/kazakhstan/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/germany/)
[All countries producing wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/)

## 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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