Corn production in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Corn production was 200,000 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
200,000 tonnes
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
97th
of 176 countries
All-time high
220,815 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
28,000 tonnes
in 1964
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Corn production in Central African Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for corn production in Central African Republic is 200,000 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 9.4% on the previous year and up 151.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, corn production in Central African Republic peaked at 220,815 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 28,000 tonnes, in 1964.
That places Central African Republic 97th out of 176 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Corn production in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 40,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 30,000 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1963 | 30,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 28,000 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 1965 | 32,000 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 1966 | 36,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1967 | 40,000 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 50,000 tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1969 | 47,156 tonnes | -5.7% |
| 1970 | 42,188 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1971 | 43,397 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 44,400 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 45,600 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 45,754 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 41,000 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1976 | 42,000 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 33,000 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 1978 | 39,353 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 1979 | 33,703 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 1980 | 40,857 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 1981 | 46,073 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1982 | 48,200 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 39,676 tonnes | -17.7% |
| 1984 | 42,100 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 45,592 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 94,189 tonnes | +106.6% |
| 1987 | 65,993 tonnes | -29.9% |
| 1988 | 69,993 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 61,699 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1990 | 51,100 tonnes | -17.2% |
| 1991 | 57,640 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1992 | 58,947 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 58,030 tonnes | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 62,672 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 70,818 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 75,800 tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 82,600 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 88,000 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 95,000 tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 100,700 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 107,000 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 113,000 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 119,000 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 125,000 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 131,000 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 131,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 139,776 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 146,765 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 151,168 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 83,308 tonnes | -44.9% |
| 2011 | 84,373 tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 84,365 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 67,514 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 79,595 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 80,455 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 96,239 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 2017 | 95,720 tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 99,549 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 103,531 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 202,077 tonnes | +95.2% |
| 2021 | 208,140 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 214,384 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 220,815 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 200,000 tonnes | -9.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 200,000 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 292,556 tonnes, 68% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 200,000 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 590,000 tonnes, 34% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Corn production in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +106.6% | 45,592 tonnes | 94,189 tonnes |
| 2020 | +95.2% | 103,531 tonnes | 202,077 tonnes |
| 2010 | -44.9% | 151,168 tonnes | 83,308 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37,017 tonnes | 28,000 tonnes | 50,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,040 tonnes | 33,000 tonnes | 45,754 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 55,437 tonnes | 39,676 tonnes | 94,189 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 70,061 tonnes | 51,100 tonnes | 95,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 126,441 tonnes | 100,700 tonnes | 151,168 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 87,465 tonnes | 67,514 tonnes | 103,531 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 209,083 tonnes | 200,000 tonnes | 220,815 tonnes | 5 |
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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 corn production in Central African Republic?
- Corn production in Central African Republic was 200,000 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest corn production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 220,815 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest corn production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,000 tonnes in 1964.
- How does Central African Republic rank for corn production?
- Central African Republic ranks 97th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is corn production rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.3%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Corn production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Corn (maize) production is measured in tonnes.