Tobacco production in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Tobacco production was 480.29 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
480.29 tonnes
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
98th
of 146 countries
All-time high
2,753 tonnes
in 1977
All-time low
400 tonnes
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Tobacco 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, tobacco production in Central African Republic stood at 480.29 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tobacco production in Central African Republic peaked at 2,753 tonnes in 1977 and was at its lowest, 400 tonnes, in 1962.
That places Central African Republic 98th out of 146 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.
Tobacco production in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 450 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 400 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 1963 | 400 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 470 tonnes | +17.5% |
| 1965 | 700 tonnes | +48.9% |
| 1966 | 765 tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 873 tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1968 | 816 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 973 tonnes | +19.2% |
| 1970 | 1,029 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1971 | 1,081 tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1972 | 1,117 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 1,372 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 1974 | 1,603 tonnes | +16.8% |
| 1975 | 1,876 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 1976 | 2,442 tonnes | +30.2% |
| 1977 | 2,753 tonnes | +12.7% |
| 1978 | 1,972 tonnes | -28.4% |
| 1979 | 1,799 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 1980 | 1,189 tonnes | -33.9% |
| 1981 | 1,000 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 1982 | 1,200 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1983 | 700 tonnes | -41.7% |
| 1984 | 753 tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1985 | 1,098 tonnes | +45.8% |
| 1986 | 1,076 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 624 tonnes | -42.0% |
| 1988 | 553 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 1989 | 431 tonnes | -22.1% |
| 1990 | 501 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 1991 | 600 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1992 | 700 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1993 | 500 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1994 | 650 tonnes | +30.0% |
| 1995 | 650 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 500 tonnes | -23.1% |
| 1997 | 498 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 525 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 570 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 652 tonnes | +14.4% |
| 2001 | 600 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2002 | 475 tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2003 | 520.14 tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 475 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 480 tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 502.54 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 520.74 tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 523.87 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 521.85 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 519.82 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 517.8 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 515.78 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 513.75 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 500.86 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 500.83 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 494.52 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 488.88 tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 485.75 tonnes | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 482.33 tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 481.58 tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 483.12 tonnes | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 484.2 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 482.14 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 480.29 tonnes | -0.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 480.29 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,943 tonnes, 25% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 480.29 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,288 tonnes, 21% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 649.67 tonnes | 400 tonnes | 973 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,704 tonnes | 1,029 tonnes | 2,753 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 862.4 tonnes | 431 tonnes | 1,200 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 569.4 tonnes | 498 tonnes | 700 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 527.11 tonnes | 475 tonnes | 652 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 502.03 tonnes | 482.33 tonnes | 519.82 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 482.27 tonnes | 480.29 tonnes | 484.2 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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 tobacco production in Central African Republic?
- Tobacco production in Central African Republic was 480.29 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 tobacco production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2,753 tonnes in 1977.
- What is the lowest tobacco production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 400 tonnes in 1962.
- How does Central African Republic rank for tobacco production?
- Central African Republic ranks 98th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tobacco production rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. 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 Tobacco production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tobacco production is measured in tonnes.