DR Congo produced 2,387.8 thousand tonnes of Maize in 2024, a 34.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,690 hg/ha, 61% below the Africa average of 19,527 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,782.3 | 7,996 | 2,229 |
| 2011 | 1,892.7 | 7,780 | 2,432.7 |
| 2012 | 1,938 | 7,782 | 2,490.5 |
| 2013 | 1,986.1 | 7,793 | 2,548.4 |
| 2014 | 2,015.3 | 7,757 | 2,598 |
| 2015 | 2,039 | 7,755 | 2,629.3 |
| 2016 | 2,100.8 | 7,727 | 2,718.8 |
| 2017 | 2,186.3 | 7,719 | 2,832.5 |
| 2018 | 2,186.1 | 7,702 | 2,838.4 |
| 2019 | 2,139 | 7,701 | 2,777.7 |
| 2020 | 2,186.2 | 7,691 | 2,842.5 |
| 2021 | 2,243.4 | 7,697 | 2,914.5 |
| 2022 | 2,283.7 | 7,704 | 2,964.2 |
| 2023 | 2,335.6 | 7,697 | 3,034.5 |
| 2024 | 2,387.8 | 7,690 | 3,105.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.