Rice production in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Rice production was 52,868 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
52,868 tonnes
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
84th
of 143 countries
All-time high
53,326 tonnes
in 2023
All-time low
3,000 tonnes
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Rice 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
In 2024, rice production in Central African Republic stood at 52,868 tonnes.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 312.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Central African Republic peaked at 53,326 tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,000 tonnes, in 1961.
That places Central African Republic 84th out of 143 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.
Rice production in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,000 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 3,300 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1963 | 4,300 tonnes | +30.3% |
| 1964 | 6,000 tonnes | +39.5% |
| 1965 | 6,500 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1966 | 6,500 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 7,600 tonnes | +16.9% |
| 1968 | 9,800 tonnes | +28.9% |
| 1969 | 12,320 tonnes | +25.7% |
| 1970 | 7,000 tonnes | -43.2% |
| 1971 | 7,080 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 6,500 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1973 | 6,050 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 1974 | 12,608 tonnes | +108.4% |
| 1975 | 11,672 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1976 | 12,000 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 18,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1978 | 12,565 tonnes | -30.2% |
| 1979 | 12,442 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 13,005 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 1981 | 15,000 tonnes | +15.3% |
| 1982 | 15,000 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 12,000 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 1984 | 17,000 tonnes | +41.7% |
| 1985 | 12,730 tonnes | -25.1% |
| 1986 | 8,982 tonnes | -29.4% |
| 1987 | 11,421 tonnes | +27.2% |
| 1988 | 14,103 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 1989 | 14,746 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 7,821 tonnes | -47.0% |
| 1991 | 7,664 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 8,000 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 7,800 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 8,034 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 10,000 tonnes | +24.5% |
| 1996 | 15,000 tonnes | +50.0% |
| 1997 | 17,000 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 1998 | 18,500 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 21,000 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2000 | 23,100 tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2001 | 25,300 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 27,400 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 29,700 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 31,900 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 46,200 tonnes | +44.8% |
| 2006 | 40,000 tonnes | -13.4% |
| 2007 | 37,595 tonnes | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 37,971 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 39,110 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 14,102 tonnes | -63.9% |
| 2011 | 14,171 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 14,249 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 10,147 tonnes | -28.8% |
| 2014 | 12,822 tonnes | +26.4% |
| 2015 | 10,180 tonnes | -20.6% |
| 2016 | 11,608 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2017 | 11,605 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 12,070 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 12,552 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 48,801 tonnes | +288.8% |
| 2021 | 50,265 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 51,773 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 53,326 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 52,868 tonnes | -0.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 52,868 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 243,900 tonnes, 22% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 52,868 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212,050 tonnes, 25% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Rice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +288.8% | 12,552 tonnes | 48,801 tonnes |
| 1974 | +108.4% | 6,050 tonnes | 12,608 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,591 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 12,320 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,592 tonnes | 6,050 tonnes | 18,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,399 tonnes | 8,982 tonnes | 17,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,082 tonnes | 7,664 tonnes | 21,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,828 tonnes | 23,100 tonnes | 46,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,351 tonnes | 10,147 tonnes | 14,249 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,407 tonnes | 48,801 tonnes | 53,326 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 rice production in Central African Republic?
- Rice production in Central African Republic was 52,868 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 rice production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 53,326 tonnes in 2023.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Central African Republic rank for rice production?
- Central African Republic ranks 84th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.3%. 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 Rice production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rice production is measured in tonnes.