DR Congo produced 15.9 thousand tonnes of Bambara beans, dry in 2024, a 65.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,705 hg/ha, 49% below the Africa average of 7,306 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.6 | 4,165 | 23 |
| 2011 | 9.9 | 4,238 | 23.2 |
| 2012 | 10.1 | 4,108 | 24.7 |
| 2013 | 10.4 | 4,088 | 25.5 |
| 2014 | 10.7 | 4,004 | 26.8 |
| 2015 | 10.8 | 4,023 | 26.8 |
| 2016 | 12.4 | 4,089 | 30.3 |
| 2017 | 12.7 | 4,051 | 31.4 |
| 2018 | 13.2 | 3,921 | 33.6 |
| 2019 | 13.6 | 3,809 | 35.7 |
| 2020 | 13.9 | 3,704 | 37.5 |
| 2021 | 14.3 | 3,723 | 38.5 |
| 2022 | 14.9 | 3,763 | 39.7 |
| 2023 | 15.4 | 3,734 | 41.2 |
| 2024 | 15.9 | 3,705 | 42.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.