Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Maize (corn) — Area harvested was 270,000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Central African Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 270,000 ha for maize (corn) — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 171.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — area harvested in Central African Republic peaked at 288,262 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 40,000 ha, in 1964.
That places Central African Republic 80th out of 222 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.
Maize (corn) — Area harvested in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 75,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 70,000 ha | -6.7% |
| 1963 | 70,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 40,000 ha | -42.9% |
| 1965 | 40,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 45,000 ha | +12.5% |
| 1967 | 50,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 50,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 61,000 ha | +22.0% |
| 1970 | 62,700 ha | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 63,000 ha | +0.5% |
| 1972 | 70,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 80,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1974 | 117,736 ha | +47.2% |
| 1975 | 97,535 ha | -17.2% |
| 1976 | 100,000 ha | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 100,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 78,248 ha | -21.8% |
| 1979 | 102,839 ha | +31.4% |
| 1980 | 107,909 ha | +4.9% |
| 1981 | 112,433 ha | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 119,820 ha | +6.6% |
| 1983 | 95,000 ha | -20.7% |
| 1984 | 80,000 ha | -15.8% |
| 1985 | 47,300 ha | -40.9% |
| 1986 | 78,373 ha | +65.7% |
| 1987 | 64,686 ha | -17.5% |
| 1988 | 68,685 ha | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 65,570 ha | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 69,769 ha | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 70,735 ha | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 65,223 ha | -7.8% |
| 1993 | 64,209 ha | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 73,732 ha | +14.8% |
| 1995 | 83,315 ha | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 89,176 ha | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 90,000 ha | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 89,743 ha | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 90,000 ha | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 95,000 ha | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 100,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 115,000 ha | +15.0% |
| 2003 | 125,000 ha | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 130,000 ha | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 145,000 ha | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 146,082 ha | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 164,442 ha | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 172,665 ha | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 177,845 ha | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 100,776 ha | -43.3% |
| 2011 | 101,957 ha | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 104,917 ha | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 85,180 ha | -18.8% |
| 2014 | 99,494 ha | +16.8% |
| 2015 | 100,568 ha | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 120,299 ha | +19.6% |
| 2017 | 119,650 ha | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 124,436 ha | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 129,413 ha | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 288,262 ha | +122.7% |
| 2021 | 260,175 ha | -9.7% |
| 2022 | 267,980 ha | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 276,019 ha | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 270,000 ha | -2.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 270,000 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 153,650 ha, 1.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 270,000 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 275,000 ha, 98% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +122.7% | 129,413 ha | 288,262 ha |
| 1986 | +65.7% | 47,300 ha | 78,373 ha |
| 2010 | -43.3% | 177,845 ha | 100,776 ha |
| 1964 | -42.9% | 70,000 ha | 40,000 ha |
| 1974 | +47.2% | 80,000 ha | 117,736 ha |
| 1985 | -40.9% | 80,000 ha | 47,300 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55,667 ha | 40,000 ha | 75,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 87,206 ha | 62,700 ha | 117,736 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 83,978 ha | 47,300 ha | 119,820 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 78,590 ha | 64,209 ha | 90,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 137,103 ha | 95,000 ha | 177,845 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 108,669 ha | 85,180 ha | 129,413 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 272,487 ha | 260,175 ha | 288,262 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 maize (corn) — area harvested in Central African Republic?
- Maize (corn) — area harvested in Central African Republic was 270,000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 288,262 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — area harvested recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,000 ha in 1964.
- How does Central African Republic rank for maize (corn) — area harvested?
- Central African Republic ranks 80th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — area harvested rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 171.4%. 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 Maize (corn) — 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.