Agricultural output in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Agricultural output was 971.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
971.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
121st
of 159 countries
All-time high
1.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$
in 2019
All-time low
418.58 million constant 2014-2016 US$
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Agricultural output in Central African Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural output in Central African Republic is 971.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output in Central African Republic peaked at 1.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 418.58 million constant 2014-2016 US$, in 1966.
That places Central African Republic 121st out of 159 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Agricultural output in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 471.28 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | — |
| 1962 | 428.43 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -9.1% |
| 1963 | 429.85 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 420.26 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -2.2% |
| 1965 | 503.61 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +19.8% |
| 1966 | 418.58 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -16.9% |
| 1967 | 444.04 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 474.57 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1969 | 495.32 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.4% |
| 1970 | 514.31 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 545.48 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 576.12 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 614.90 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1974 | 603.37 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 574.09 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -4.9% |
| 1976 | 591.00 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 615.14 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 632.37 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 623.78 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 618.28 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1981 | 618.21 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.0% |
| 1982 | 593.00 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 541.55 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -8.7% |
| 1984 | 508.81 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 465.36 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 493.20 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 438.68 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 452.04 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 444.80 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.6% |
| 1990 | 462.81 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 476.93 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 477.31 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 474.41 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 447.23 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 441.69 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 469.60 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 504.83 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 525.31 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 506.96 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 514.18 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 520.78 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 526.77 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 532.54 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 539.72 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 568.44 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 558.22 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 574.74 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 592.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 608.66 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 1.02 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +67.1% |
| 2011 | 954.98 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -6.1% |
| 2012 | 976.63 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 686.83 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -29.7% |
| 2014 | 735.18 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 727.74 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 980.16 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +34.7% |
| 2017 | 991.66 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 1.03 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 1.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 869.30 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | -18.2% |
| 2021 | 891.69 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 914.32 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 937.92 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 971.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | +3.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 971.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 23% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 971.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.26 billion constant 2014-2016 US$, 23% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural output in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +67.1% | 608.66 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.02 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ |
| 2016 | +34.7% | 727.74 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 980.16 million constant 2014-2016 US$ |
| 2013 | -29.7% | 976.63 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 686.83 million constant 2014-2016 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 453.99 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 418.58 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 503.61 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 589.06 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 514.31 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 632.37 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 517.39 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 438.68 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 618.28 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 478.71 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 441.69 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 525.31 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 553.66 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 514.18 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 608.66 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 915.87 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 686.83 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 1.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 916.95 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 869.30 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 971.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$ | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Central African Republic
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2761 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 153.53 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5545 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 27.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 27.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output in Central African Republic?
- Agricultural output in Central African Republic was 971.51 million constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agricultural output recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.06 billion constant 2014-2016 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest agricultural output recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 418.58 million constant 2014-2016 US$ in 1966.
- How does Central African Republic rank for agricultural output?
- Central African Republic ranks 121st out of 159 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural output rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agricultural output. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total agricultural output is the sum of crop and livestock products. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation but does not account for differences in living costs between countries.