DR Congo produced 36.1 thousand tonnes of Dried Peppers in 2024, a 3.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 33,762 hg/ha, 12% below the Africa average of 38,255 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.9 | 36,390 | 9.6 |
| 2011 | 36 | 36,316 | 9.9 |
| 2012 | 36.1 | 36,053 | 10 |
| 2013 | 36.6 | 35,834 | 10.2 |
| 2014 | 36.3 | 35,543 | 10.2 |
| 2015 | 36 | 35,464 | 10.2 |
| 2016 | 35.9 | 35,200 | 10.2 |
| 2017 | 35.8 | 34,958 | 10.2 |
| 2018 | 35.8 | 34,748 | 10.3 |
| 2019 | 35.8 | 34,504 | 10.4 |
| 2020 | 35.9 | 34,275 | 10.5 |
| 2021 | 36 | 34,196 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 36 | 34,053 | 10.6 |
| 2023 | 36 | 33,907 | 10.6 |
| 2024 | 36.1 | 33,762 | 10.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.