DR Congo produced 86.2 thousand tonnes of Cowpeas in 2024, a 38.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,337 hg/ha, 38% below the Africa average of 7,044 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.4 | 4,551 | 137.2 |
| 2011 | 64.3 | 4,544 | 141.4 |
| 2012 | 66.2 | 4,582 | 144.4 |
| 2013 | 68.1 | 4,568 | 149.1 |
| 2014 | 70 | 4,554 | 153.8 |
| 2015 | 70.2 | 4,540 | 154.5 |
| 2016 | 70.4 | 4,527 | 155.6 |
| 2017 | 72 | 4,513 | 159.5 |
| 2018 | 74.1 | 4,438 | 167 |
| 2019 | 76 | 4,376 | 173.6 |
| 2020 | 77.9 | 4,325 | 180.1 |
| 2021 | 79.9 | 4,345 | 183.9 |
| 2022 | 81.9 | 4,367 | 187.6 |
| 2023 | 84 | 4,352 | 193.1 |
| 2024 | 86.2 | 4,337 | 198.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.