Capture fishery production in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Capture fishery production was 29,000 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
29,000
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
123rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
35,000
in 2010
All-time low
2,000
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Capture fishery production in Central African Republic, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capture fishery production in Central African Republic is 29,000, measured in 2024.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, capture fishery production in Central African Republic peaked at 35,000 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2,000, in 1960.
That places Central African Republic 123rd out of 215 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.
Capture fishery production in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,000 | — |
| 1961 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 2,000 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,500 | +25.0% |
| 1964 | 2,500 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 3,000 | +20.0% |
| 1966 | 4,000 | +33.3% |
| 1967 | 5,000 | +25.0% |
| 1968 | 5,000 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 6,000 | +20.0% |
| 1970 | 7,000 | +16.7% |
| 1971 | 8,000 | +14.3% |
| 1972 | 8,000 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 10,000 | +25.0% |
| 1974 | 11,883 | +18.8% |
| 1975 | 8,044 | -32.3% |
| 1976 | 10,465 | +30.1% |
| 1977 | 13,000 | +24.2% |
| 1978 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 13,000 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 13,500 | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 13,000 | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 13,250 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 13,500 | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 13,750 | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 14,000 | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 14,250 | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 14,500 | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 15,000 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 15,000 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 17,000 | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 19,000 | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 21,000 | +10.5% |
| 2004 | 23,000 | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 25,000 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 27,000 | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 29,000 | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 31,000 | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 33,000 | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 35,000 | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 35,000 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 32,000 | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 30,000 | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 29,000 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 28,000 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 29,000 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 29,000 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 29,000 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 29,000 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 27,500 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 28,000 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 29,000 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | 29,000 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 29,000 | +0.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 29,000 is below the median for low income countries, which is 55,075, 53% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 29,000 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 91,683, 32% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capture fishery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -32.3% | 11,883 | 8,044 |
| 1966 | +33.3% | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| 1976 | +30.1% | 8,044 | 10,465 |
| 1963 | +25.0% | 2,000 | 2,500 |
| 1967 | +25.0% | 4,000 | 5,000 |
| 1973 | +25.0% | 8,000 | 10,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,400 | 2,000 | 6,000 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10,239 | 7,000 | 13,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,000 | 13,000 | 13,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,775 | 13,000 | 15,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,000 | 15,000 | 33,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,500 | 28,000 | 35,000 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,500 | 27,500 | 29,000 | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Central African Republic
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 3.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.5488 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.09 hectares per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capture fishery production in Central African Republic?
- Capture fishery production in Central African Republic was 29,000 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capture fishery production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 35,000 in 2010.
- What is the lowest capture fishery production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,000 in 1960.
- How does Central African Republic rank for capture fishery production?
- Central African Republic ranks 123rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is capture fishery production rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. 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 Capture fishery production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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