DR Congo produced 7.2 thousand tonnes of Pigeon peas, dry in 2024, a 22.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,016 hg/ha, 34% below the Africa average of 9,162 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.9 | 5,820 | 10.1 |
| 2011 | 6 | 6,184 | 9.6 |
| 2012 | 6.1 | 6,630 | 9.2 |
| 2013 | 6.1 | 6,486 | 9.5 |
| 2014 | 6.2 | 6,398 | 9.7 |
| 2015 | 6.2 | 6,086 | 10.2 |
| 2016 | 6.3 | 6,129 | 10.2 |
| 2017 | 6.3 | 6,144 | 10.3 |
| 2018 | 6.4 | 6,215 | 10.3 |
| 2019 | 6.5 | 6,252 | 10.4 |
| 2020 | 6.6 | 6,240 | 10.6 |
| 2021 | 6.8 | 6,141 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6.9 | 6,075 | 11.3 |
| 2023 | 7 | 6,040 | 11.6 |
| 2024 | 7.2 | 6,016 | 11.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.