DR Congo produced 4.6 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a -8.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,251 hg/ha, 43% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 4,477 | 11.2 |
| 2011 | 4.7 | 4,482 | 10.5 |
| 2012 | 4.6 | 4,473 | 10.4 |
| 2013 | 4.7 | 4,450 | 10.5 |
| 2014 | 4.7 | 4,429 | 10.5 |
| 2015 | 4.7 | 4,435 | 10.5 |
| 2016 | 4.7 | 4,398 | 10.6 |
| 2017 | 4.6 | 4,356 | 10.6 |
| 2018 | 4.6 | 4,323 | 10.6 |
| 2019 | 4.6 | 4,294 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | 4.5 | 4,262 | 10.7 |
| 2021 | 4.6 | 4,276 | 10.7 |
| 2022 | 4.6 | 4,281 | 10.7 |
| 2023 | 4.6 | 4,266 | 10.7 |
| 2024 | 4.6 | 4,251 | 10.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.