Rice production in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Rice production was 40,000 metric tons in 2011. β Volatile
Rice production in Central African Republic, 1961β2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in metric tons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for rice production in Central African Republic is 40,000 metric tons, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 58.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rice production in Central African Republic peaked at 46,200 metric tons in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3,000 metric tons, in 1961.
That places Central African Republic 29th out of 42 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 | 6,591 metric tons | 3,000 metric tons | 12,320 metric tons | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,592 metric tons | 6,050 metric tons | 18,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,399 metric tons | 8,982 metric tons | 17,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,082 metric tons | 7,664 metric tons | 21,000 metric tons | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,828 metric tons | 23,100 metric tons | 46,200 metric tons | 10 |
| 2010s | 39,500 metric tons | 39,000 metric tons | 40,000 metric tons | 2 |
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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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rice production in Central African Republic?
- Rice production in Central African Republic was 40,000 metric tons in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest rice production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 46,200 metric tons in 2005.
- What is the lowest rice production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,000 metric tons in 1961.
- How does Central African Republic rank for rice production?
- Central African Republic ranks 29th out of 42 countries with data for 2011.
- Is rice production rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.1%. 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 Rice production (metric tons). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Production data on rice 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.