Permanent cropland in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Permanent cropland was 80,000 hectares in 2011. β² Rising
Permanent cropland in Central African Republic, 1961β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for permanent cropland in Central African Republic is 80,000 hectares, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Central African Republic peaked at 94,000 hectares in 1998 and was at its lowest, 56,000 hectares, in 1963.
That places Central African Republic 32nd out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 51 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 59,111 hectares | 56,000 hectares | 60,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 65,000 hectares | 60,000 hectares | 70,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 81,600 hectares | 75,000 hectares | 86,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 90,700 hectares | 86,000 hectares | 94,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 85,700 hectares | 80,000 hectares | 94,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 80,000 hectares | 80,000 hectares | 80,000 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Central African Republic
- Agriculture share gdp 27.61 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 27.61 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
- Rural population 55.4% (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.6% (2025)
- Rural population 3.06 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 27.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 846.47 million current US$ (2025)
- Bananas β Production 57,240 t (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is permanent cropland in Central African Republic?
- Permanent cropland in Central African Republic was 80,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 94,000 hectares in 1998.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 56,000 hectares in 1963.
- How does Central African Republic rank for permanent cropland?
- Central African Republic ranks 32nd out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 Permanent cropland (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Permanent cropland is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber.