DR Congo produced 70 thousand tonnes of Taro in 2024, a 5.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 36,907 hg/ha, 57% below the Africa average of 85,802 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.6 | 40,516 | 16.4 |
| 2011 | 66.8 | 39,255 | 17 |
| 2012 | 67.8 | 39,176 | 17.3 |
| 2013 | 69.2 | 39,885 | 17.3 |
| 2014 | 69 | 38,809 | 17.8 |
| 2015 | 68.7 | 38,546 | 17.8 |
| 2016 | 68.8 | 37,995 | 18.1 |
| 2017 | 69 | 37,293 | 18.5 |
| 2018 | 69.2 | 36,890 | 18.8 |
| 2019 | 69.4 | 36,626 | 18.9 |
| 2020 | 69.6 | 36,582 | 19 |
| 2021 | 69.9 | 36,834 | 19 |
| 2022 | 69.6 | 37,248 | 18.7 |
| 2023 | 69.8 | 37,077 | 18.8 |
| 2024 | 70 | 36,907 | 19 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.