DR Congo produced 1,940.6 thousand tonnes of Rice in 2024, a 157.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,519 hg/ha, 60% below the Africa average of 26,243 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 754.9 | 7,570 | 997.2 |
| 2011 | 709.4 | 7,570 | 937.1 |
| 2012 | 645.2 | 7,573 | 852 |
| 2013 | 811.2 | 7,590 | 1,068.9 |
| 2014 | 1,020 | 7,588 | 1,344.2 |
| 2015 | 1,021.8 | 7,587 | 1,346.8 |
| 2016 | 1,130 | 8,141 | 1,388 |
| 2017 | 1,213 | 8,416 | 1,441.2 |
| 2018 | 1,286.9 | 9,009 | 1,428.5 |
| 2019 | 1,378.8 | 9,722 | 1,418.3 |
| 2020 | 1,476.3 | 11,184 | 1,320 |
| 2021 | 1,580.6 | 11,883 | 1,330.2 |
| 2022 | 1,692.3 | 9,965 | 1,698.3 |
| 2023 | 1,812.3 | 10,318 | 1,756.5 |
| 2024 | 1,940.6 | 10,519 | 1,844.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.