Maize (corn) — Production in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Maize (corn) — Production was 200,000 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Production in Central African Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 200,000 t for maize (corn) — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.4% on the previous year and up 151.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — production in Central African Republic peaked at 220,815 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 28,000 t, in 1964.
Central African Republic ranks 124th of 223 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Production in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 40,000 t | — |
| 1962 | 30,000 t | -25.0% |
| 1963 | 30,000 t | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 28,000 t | -6.7% |
| 1965 | 32,000 t | +14.3% |
| 1966 | 36,000 t | +12.5% |
| 1967 | 40,000 t | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 50,000 t | +25.0% |
| 1969 | 47,156 t | -5.7% |
| 1970 | 42,188 t | -10.5% |
| 1971 | 43,397 t | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 44,400 t | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 45,600 t | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 45,754 t | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 41,000 t | -10.4% |
| 1976 | 42,000 t | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 33,000 t | -21.4% |
| 1978 | 39,353 t | +19.3% |
| 1979 | 33,703 t | -14.4% |
| 1980 | 40,857 t | +21.2% |
| 1981 | 46,073 t | +12.8% |
| 1982 | 48,200 t | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 39,676 t | -17.7% |
| 1984 | 42,100 t | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 45,592 t | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 94,189 t | +106.6% |
| 1987 | 65,993 t | -29.9% |
| 1988 | 69,993 t | +6.1% |
| 1989 | 61,699 t | -11.8% |
| 1990 | 51,100 t | -17.2% |
| 1991 | 57,640 t | +12.8% |
| 1992 | 58,947 t | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 58,030 t | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 62,672 t | +8.0% |
| 1995 | 70,818 t | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 75,800 t | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 82,600 t | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 88,000 t | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 95,000 t | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 100,700 t | +6.0% |
| 2001 | 107,000 t | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 113,000 t | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 119,000 t | +5.3% |
| 2004 | 125,000 t | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 131,000 t | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 131,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 139,776 t | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 146,765 t | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 151,168 t | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 83,308 t | -44.9% |
| 2011 | 84,373 t | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 84,365 t | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 67,514 t | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 79,595 t | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 80,455 t | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 96,239 t | +19.6% |
| 2017 | 95,720 t | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 99,549 t | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 103,531 t | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 202,077 t | +95.2% |
| 2021 | 208,140 t | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 214,384 t | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 220,815 t | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 200,000 t | -9.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 200,000 t is below the median for low income countries, which is 262,500 t, 76% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 200,000 t is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 394,045 t, 51% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Maize (corn) — Production 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +106.6% | 45,592 t | 94,189 t |
| 2020 | +95.2% | 103,531 t | 202,077 t |
| 2010 | -44.9% | 151,168 t | 83,308 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37,017 t | 28,000 t | 50,000 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,040 t | 33,000 t | 45,754 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 55,437 t | 39,676 t | 94,189 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 70,061 t | 51,100 t | 95,000 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 126,441 t | 100,700 t | 151,168 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 87,465 t | 67,514 t | 103,531 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 209,083 t | 200,000 t | 220,815 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 121 China, Taiwan Province of 220,070 t compare
- 122 Cuba 220,000 t compare
- 123 Georgia 211,500 t compare
- 125 Haiti 175,000 t compare
- 126 South Sudan 157,000 t compare
- 126 South Sudan 157,000 t compare
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) — production in Central African Republic?
- Maize (corn) — production in Central African Republic was 200,000 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 220,815 t in 2023.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,000 t in 1964.
- How does Central African Republic rank for maize (corn) — production?
- Central African Republic ranks 124th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is maize (corn) — production rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.3%. 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) — Production. 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.