What is maize production in Central African Republic?

Maize production in Central African Republic was 160,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.

What is the highest maize production recorded in Central African Republic?

The highest recorded value was 160,000 metric tons in 2011.

What is the lowest maize production recorded in Central African Republic?

The lowest recorded value was 28,000 metric tons in 1964.

How does Central African Republic rank for maize production?

Central African Republic ranks 26th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.

Is maize production rising or falling in Central African Republic?

Over the last ten years it is up 49.5%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Maize production in Central African Republic

Name: Maize production in Central African Republic
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Central African Republic: Maize production was 160,000 metric tons in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)

160,000 metric tons

Change on year

up 6.7%

World rank

26th

of 49 countries

All-time high

160,000 metric tons

in 2011

All-time low

28,000 metric tons

in 1964

Years of data

1961–2011

Maize production in Central African Republic, 1961–2011

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.

Analysis

In 2011, maize production in Central African Republic stood at 160,000 metric tons. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 49.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maize production in Central African Republic peaked at 160,000 metric tons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 28,000 metric tons, in 1964.

That places Central African Republic 26th out of 49 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.

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	37,017 metric tons	28,000 metric tons	50,000 metric tons	9
1970s	41,040 metric tons	33,000 metric tons	45,754 metric tons	10
1980s	55,437 metric tons	39,676 metric tons	94,189 metric tons	10
1990s	70,061 metric tons	51,100 metric tons	95,000 metric tons	10
2000s	126,441 metric tons	100,700 metric tons	151,168 metric tons	10
2010s	155,000 metric tons	150,000 metric tons	160,000 metric tons	2

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

23 Madagascar 458,587 metric tons compare
24 Morocco 200,000 metric tons compare
25 Chad 195,000 metric tons compare
27 Somalia 133,597 metric tons compare
28 Burundi 128,483 metric tons compare
29 Senegal 124,092 metric tons compare

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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)
Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 27.61 (2025)
Agriculture share gdp 27.61 (2025)
Land under cereal production 344,610 hectares (2023)

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Frequently asked questions

What is maize production in Central African Republic?: Maize production in Central African Republic was 160,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
What is the highest maize production recorded in Central African Republic?: The highest recorded value was 160,000 metric tons in 2011.
What is the lowest maize production recorded in Central African Republic?: The lowest recorded value was 28,000 metric tons in 1964.
How does Central African Republic rank for maize production?: Central African Republic ranks 26th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
Is maize production rising or falling in Central African Republic?: Over the last ten years it is up 49.5%. 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, electronic files and web site, published as part of Maize production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Maize production (metric tons)
Unit: metric tons
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 55 places, 2,720 data points, 1961–2011
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Production data on maize 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.