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