Fertilizer consumption in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Fertilizer consumption was 80.36 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Fertilizer consumption in Central African Republic, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 80.36 tonnes for fertilizer consumption in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 204.1% on the previous year and down 69.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertilizer consumption in Central African Republic peaked at 2,917 tonnes in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2003.
That places Central African Republic 184th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 909.5 tonnes | 312.84 tonnes | 1,929 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,738 tonnes | 97.47 tonnes | 2,917 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,071 tonnes | 447.28 tonnes | 2,885 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 649.49 tonnes | 296.62 tonnes | 1,189 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 348.19 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 607.79 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 422.08 tonnes | 19.18 tonnes | 797.66 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 248.44 tonnes | 26.43 tonnes | 445.42 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 181 Tonga 92.07 tonnes compare
- 182 Seychelles 86.32 tonnes compare
- 186 Bermuda 48.2 tonnes compare
- 187 Faroe Islands 42.47 tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Central African Republic
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 846.47 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 27.6% (2025)
- Rural population 3.06 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.6% (2025)
- Rural population 55.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.9% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 27.6% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 27.6% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 344,610 hectares (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertilizer consumption in Central African Republic?
- Fertilizer consumption in Central African Republic was 80.36 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertilizer consumption recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2,917 tonnes in 1974.
- What is the lowest fertilizer consumption recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Central African Republic rank for fertilizer consumption?
- Central African Republic ranks 184th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertilizer consumption rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 69.9%. 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 Fertilizer consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural use from all fertilizer products (including nitrogenous, potash, and phosphate fertilizers).