What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Central African Republic?

Nitrogen fertilizer use in Central African Republic was 79 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 nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Central African Republic?

The highest recorded value was 2,500 tonnes in 1985.

What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Central African Republic?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2003.

How does Central African Republic rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?

Central African Republic ranks 179th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.

Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Central African Republic?

Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. 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 Nitrogen fertilizer use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Nitrogen fertilizer use in Central African Republic

Name: Nitrogen fertilizer use in Central African Republic
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Central African Republic: Nitrogen fertilizer use was 79 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

79 tonnes

Change on year

up 315.8%

World rank

179th

of 201 countries

All-time high

2,500 tonnes

in 1985

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 2003

Years of data

1961–2023

Nitrogen fertilizer use 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 79 tonnes for nitrogen fertilizer use in 2023.

That represents a change of up 315.8% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, nitrogen fertilizer use in Central African Republic peaked at 2,500 tonnes in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 2003.

Central African Republic ranks 179th of 201 countries on this measure, 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	607.56 tonnes	155 tonnes	1,200 tonnes	9
1970s	1,060 tonnes	100 tonnes	1,800 tonnes	10
1980s	977.7 tonnes	278 tonnes	2,500 tonnes	10
1990s	430 tonnes	100 tonnes	1,000 tonnes	10
2000s	167.6 tonnes	0 tonnes	350 tonnes	10
2010s	190.3 tonnes	0 tonnes	403 tonnes	10
2020s	136.5 tonnes	19 tonnes	224 tonnes	4

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

177 Comoros 106 tonnes compare
178 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 98 tonnes compare
180 Tonga 67 tonnes compare
181 Bahrain 63 tonnes compare
182 Djibouti 52 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 202 places →

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)

All data for Central African Republic →

Frequently asked questions

What is nitrogen fertilizer use in Central African Republic?: Nitrogen fertilizer use in Central African Republic was 79 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 nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Central African Republic?: The highest recorded value was 2,500 tonnes in 1985.
What is the lowest nitrogen fertilizer use recorded in Central African Republic?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 2003.
How does Central African Republic rank for nitrogen fertilizer use?: Central African Republic ranks 179th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
Is nitrogen fertilizer use rising or falling in Central African Republic?: Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. 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 Nitrogen fertilizer use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Nitrogen fertilizer use
Unit: tonnes
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 202 places, 10,271 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Measures total nitrogen inputs, including synthetic fertilizers alongside organic inputs from manure and crop fixation. Measured in tonnes of nitrogen.