Land under sorghum production in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Land under sorghum production was 41,000 hectares in 2011. ▼ Falling
Land under sorghum production in Central African Republic, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under sorghum production in Central African Republic is 41,000 hectares, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and down 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Central African Republic peaked at 76,068 hectares in 2006 and was at its lowest, 16,326 hectares, in 1992.
Central African Republic ranks 28th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.
Land under sorghum production in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 59,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 63,000 hectares | +6.8% |
| 1963 | 63,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 67,000 hectares | +6.3% |
| 1965 | 51,000 hectares | -23.9% |
| 1966 | 42,000 hectares | -17.6% |
| 1967 | 52,000 hectares | +23.8% |
| 1968 | 42,000 hectares | -19.2% |
| 1969 | 40,000 hectares | -4.8% |
| 1970 | 42,000 hectares | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 45,000 hectares | +7.1% |
| 1972 | 47,000 hectares | +4.4% |
| 1973 | 50,000 hectares | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 55,000 hectares | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 53,000 hectares | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 54,000 hectares | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 47,000 hectares | -13.0% |
| 1978 | 51,000 hectares | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 56,000 hectares | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 55,000 hectares | -1.8% |
| 1981 | 61,000 hectares | +10.9% |
| 1982 | 64,000 hectares | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 38,000 hectares | -40.6% |
| 1984 | 32,000 hectares | -15.8% |
| 1985 | 40,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1986 | 50,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 47,000 hectares | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 40,043 hectares | -14.8% |
| 1989 | 29,485 hectares | -26.4% |
| 1990 | 26,019 hectares | -11.8% |
| 1991 | 18,041 hectares | -30.7% |
| 1992 | 16,326 hectares | -9.5% |
| 1993 | 17,110 hectares | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 26,183 hectares | +53.0% |
| 1995 | 29,959 hectares | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 32,672 hectares | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 33,000 hectares | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 31,955 hectares | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 47,000 hectares | +47.1% |
| 2000 | 48,000 hectares | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 50,000 hectares | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 41,000 hectares | -18.0% |
| 2003 | 50,000 hectares | +22.0% |
| 2004 | 55,814 hectares | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 64,978 hectares | +16.4% |
| 2006 | 76,068 hectares | +17.1% |
| 2007 | 49,199 hectares | -35.3% |
| 2008 | 40,791 hectares | -17.1% |
| 2009 | 50,389 hectares | +23.5% |
| 2010 | 45,000 hectares | -10.7% |
| 2011 | 41,000 hectares | -8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 53,222 hectares | 40,000 hectares | 67,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 50,000 hectares | 42,000 hectares | 56,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 45,653 hectares | 29,485 hectares | 64,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,826 hectares | 16,326 hectares | 47,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 52,624 hectares | 40,791 hectares | 76,068 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,000 hectares | 41,000 hectares | 45,000 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 25 South Africa 69,200 hectares compare
- 26 Côte d'Ivoire 68,324 hectares compare
- 27 Burundi 67,800 hectares compare
- 29 Guinea 34,000 hectares compare
- 30 Sierra Leone 30,778 hectares compare
- 31 Gambia 29,756 hectares compare
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 land under sorghum production in Central African Republic?
- Land under sorghum production in Central African Republic was 41,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 76,068 hectares in 2006.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,326 hectares in 1992.
- How does Central African Republic rank for land under sorghum production?
- Central African Republic ranks 28th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under sorghum production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under sorghum production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.