Rice production in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Rice production was 52,868 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 83rd out of 142 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.
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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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 83rd out of 142 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.