Dietary compositions by commodity group in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Dietary compositions by commodity group was 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
72.03 kilocalories per day per capita
Change on year
up 16.9%
World rank
80th
of 192 countries
All-time high
72.03 kilocalories per day per capita
in 2022
All-time low
2.64 kilocalories per day per capita
in 1962
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Central African Republic, 1961–2022
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in kilocalories per day per capita.
Analysis
In 2022, dietary compositions by commodity group in Central African Republic stood at 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
That represents a change of up 16.9% on the previous year and up 406.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, dietary compositions by commodity group in Central African Republic peaked at 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.64 kilocalories per day per capita, in 1962.
Central African Republic ranks 80th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Dietary compositions by commodity group in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | kilocalories per day per capita | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.53 kilocalories per day per capita | — |
| 1962 | 2.64 kilocalories per day per capita | -25.1% |
| 1963 | 3.52 kilocalories per day per capita | +33.2% |
| 1964 | 3.52 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 3.51 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 1966 | 3.51 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 1967 | 3.51 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 1968 | 4.38 kilocalories per day per capita | +24.8% |
| 1969 | 5.24 kilocalories per day per capita | +19.8% |
| 1970 | 4.36 kilocalories per day per capita | -16.8% |
| 1971 | 4.35 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 4.35 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.0% |
| 1973 | 5.22 kilocalories per day per capita | +20.0% |
| 1974 | 5.22 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 5.23 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 6.15 kilocalories per day per capita | +17.5% |
| 1977 | 5.33 kilocalories per day per capita | -13.2% |
| 1978 | 6.3 kilocalories per day per capita | +18.2% |
| 1979 | 6.39 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 7.42 kilocalories per day per capita | +16.1% |
| 1981 | 7.55 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 7.69 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 9.79 kilocalories per day per capita | +27.3% |
| 1984 | 7.96 kilocalories per day per capita | -18.7% |
| 1985 | 8.07 kilocalories per day per capita | +1.3% |
| 1986 | 9.17 kilocalories per day per capita | +13.7% |
| 1987 | 9.24 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 9.27 kilocalories per day per capita | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 9.22 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 9.13 kilocalories per day per capita | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 10.06 kilocalories per day per capita | +10.2% |
| 1992 | 6.98 kilocalories per day per capita | -30.6% |
| 1993 | 9.9 kilocalories per day per capita | +41.7% |
| 1994 | 9.83 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 8.81 kilocalories per day per capita | -10.4% |
| 1996 | 9.75 kilocalories per day per capita | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 8.73 kilocalories per day per capita | -10.5% |
| 1998 | 10.6 kilocalories per day per capita | +21.5% |
| 1999 | 8.62 kilocalories per day per capita | -18.8% |
| 2000 | 9.49 kilocalories per day per capita | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 9.45 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 10.34 kilocalories per day per capita | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 9.33 kilocalories per day per capita | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 10.22 kilocalories per day per capita | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 9.24 kilocalories per day per capita | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 10.13 kilocalories per day per capita | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 11.04 kilocalories per day per capita | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 11.02 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 11.3 kilocalories per day per capita | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 13.2 kilocalories per day per capita | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 13.92 kilocalories per day per capita | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 14.23 kilocalories per day per capita | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 14.23 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 15.29 kilocalories per day per capita | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 17.11 kilocalories per day per capita | +11.9% |
| 2016 | 16.64 kilocalories per day per capita | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 18.3 kilocalories per day per capita | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 30.38 kilocalories per day per capita | +66.0% |
| 2019 | 47.55 kilocalories per day per capita | +56.5% |
| 2020 | 61.71 kilocalories per day per capita | +29.8% |
| 2021 | 61.61 kilocalories per day per capita | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita | +16.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita is above the median for low income countries, which is 19 kilocalories per day per capita, 3.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.71 kilocalories per day per capita, 2.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.71 kilocalories per day per capita | 2.64 kilocalories per day per capita | 5.24 kilocalories per day per capita | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.29 kilocalories per day per capita | 4.35 kilocalories per day per capita | 6.39 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.54 kilocalories per day per capita | 7.42 kilocalories per day per capita | 9.79 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.24 kilocalories per day per capita | 6.98 kilocalories per day per capita | 10.6 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.16 kilocalories per day per capita | 9.24 kilocalories per day per capita | 11.3 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.09 kilocalories per day per capita | 13.2 kilocalories per day per capita | 47.55 kilocalories per day per capita | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.12 kilocalories per day per capita | 61.61 kilocalories per day per capita | 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 77 Malaysia 74.8 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 78 Yemen 73.72 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 79 Belarus 72.54 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 81 Greece 70.75 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 82 Moldova 70.36 kilocalories per day per capita compare
- 83 Azerbaijan 69.05 kilocalories per day per capita compare
More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0271 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dietary compositions by commodity group in Central African Republic?
- Dietary compositions by commodity group in Central African Republic was 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita in 2022, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 72.03 kilocalories per day per capita in 2022.
- What is the lowest dietary compositions by commodity group recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.64 kilocalories per day per capita in 1962.
- How does Central African Republic rank for dietary compositions by commodity group?
- Central African Republic ranks 80th out of 192 countries with data for 2022.
- Is dietary compositions by commodity group rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 406.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Dietary compositions by commodity group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average per capita dietary energy supply by commodity groups, measured in kilocalories per person per day.