Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 119,298 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Central African Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Central African Republic stood at 119,298 ha.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 185.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Central African Republic peaked at 138,398 ha in 1972 and was at its lowest, 2,628 ha, in 2003.
That places Central African Republic 39th out of 174 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 133,900 ha | — |
| 1962 | 136,930 ha | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 130,400 ha | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 121,100 ha | -7.1% |
| 1965 | 115,500 ha | -4.6% |
| 1966 | 128,700 ha | +11.4% |
| 1967 | 128,800 ha | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 132,800 ha | +3.1% |
| 1969 | 136,506 ha | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 130,028 ha | -4.7% |
| 1971 | 135,620 ha | +4.3% |
| 1972 | 138,398 ha | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 138,308 ha | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 137,327 ha | -0.7% |
| 1975 | 136,423 ha | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 128,792 ha | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 126,201 ha | -2.0% |
| 1978 | 116,751 ha | -7.5% |
| 1979 | 90,750 ha | -22.3% |
| 1980 | 85,628 ha | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 54,870 ha | -35.9% |
| 1982 | 69,470 ha | +26.6% |
| 1983 | 73,010 ha | +5.1% |
| 1984 | 80,603 ha | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 85,238 ha | +5.8% |
| 1986 | 87,460 ha | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 59,605 ha | -31.8% |
| 1988 | 74,471 ha | +24.9% |
| 1989 | 41,310 ha | -44.5% |
| 1990 | 48,096 ha | +16.4% |
| 1991 | 43,869 ha | -8.8% |
| 1992 | 41,183 ha | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 25,454 ha | -38.2% |
| 1994 | 42,778 ha | +68.1% |
| 1995 | 43,538 ha | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 59,240 ha | +36.1% |
| 1997 | 64,661 ha | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 56,288 ha | -12.9% |
| 1999 | 56,271 ha | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 47,597 ha | -15.4% |
| 2001 | 40,160 ha | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 16,368 ha | -59.2% |
| 2003 | 2,628 ha | -83.9% |
| 2004 | 3,408 ha | +29.7% |
| 2005 | 3,410 ha | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 6,510 ha | +90.9% |
| 2007 | 14,940 ha | +129.5% |
| 2008 | 8,551 ha | -42.8% |
| 2009 | 15,070 ha | +76.2% |
| 2010 | 21,150 ha | +40.3% |
| 2011 | 27,402 ha | +29.6% |
| 2012 | 40,057 ha | +46.2% |
| 2013 | 40,600 ha | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 41,730 ha | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 42,221 ha | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 23,419 ha | -44.5% |
| 2017 | 44,575 ha | +90.3% |
| 2018 | 52,868 ha | +18.6% |
| 2019 | 61,297 ha | +15.9% |
| 2020 | 62,672 ha | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 111,124 ha | +77.3% |
| 2022 | 115,387 ha | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 120,563 ha | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 119,298 ha | -1.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 119,298 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 38,779 ha, 3.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 119,298 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24,739 ha, 4.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +129.5% | 6,510 ha | 14,940 ha |
| 2006 | +90.9% | 3,410 ha | 6,510 ha |
| 2017 | +90.3% | 23,419 ha | 44,575 ha |
| 2003 | -83.9% | 16,368 ha | 2,628 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 129,404 ha | 115,500 ha | 136,930 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 127,860 ha | 90,750 ha | 138,398 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 71,166 ha | 41,310 ha | 87,460 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 48,138 ha | 25,454 ha | 64,661 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,864 ha | 2,628 ha | 47,597 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 39,532 ha | 21,150 ha | 61,297 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 105,809 ha | 62,672 ha | 120,563 ha | 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 fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Central African Republic?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Central African Republic was 119,298 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 138,398 ha in 1972.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,628 ha in 2003.
- How does Central African Republic rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Central African Republic ranks 39th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.9%. 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, published as part of Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.