Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 7,093 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Central African Republic, 1988–2012
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
In 2012, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Central African Republic stood at 7,093 FAO, tonnes.
That represents a change of down 67.0% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Central African Republic peaked at 28,339 FAO, tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 840.7 FAO, tonnes, in 2001.
Central African Republic ranks 34th of 54 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.
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2,644 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 5,309 FAO, tonnes | +100.7% |
| 1990 | 3,062 FAO, tonnes | -42.3% |
| 1991 | 3,555 FAO, tonnes | +16.1% |
| 1992 | 4,839 FAO, tonnes | +36.1% |
| 1993 | 4,030 FAO, tonnes | -16.7% |
| 1994 | 4,782 FAO, tonnes | +18.7% |
| 1995 | 1,460 FAO, tonnes | -69.5% |
| 1996 | 2,048 FAO, tonnes | +40.3% |
| 1997 | 1,288 FAO, tonnes | -37.1% |
| 1998 | 8,547 FAO, tonnes | +563.8% |
| 1999 | 1,164 FAO, tonnes | -86.4% |
| 2000 | 2,886 FAO, tonnes | +147.9% |
| 2001 | 840.7 FAO, tonnes | -70.9% |
| 2002 | 6,903 FAO, tonnes | +721.1% |
| 2003 | 5,145 FAO, tonnes | -25.5% |
| 2004 | 5,375 FAO, tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 4,368 FAO, tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2006 | 10,288 FAO, tonnes | +135.5% |
| 2007 | 28,339 FAO, tonnes | +175.5% |
| 2008 | 14,867 FAO, tonnes | -47.5% |
| 2009 | 23,818 FAO, tonnes | +60.2% |
| 2010 | 8,608 FAO, tonnes | -63.9% |
| 2011 | 21,499 FAO, tonnes | +149.8% |
| 2012 | 7,093 FAO, tonnes | -67.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 7,093 FAO, tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 28,465 FAO, tonnes, 25% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 7,093 FAO, tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 57% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +721.1% | 840.7 FAO, tonnes | 6,903 FAO, tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,977 FAO, tonnes | 2,644 FAO, tonnes | 5,309 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 3,478 FAO, tonnes | 1,164 FAO, tonnes | 8,547 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,283 FAO, tonnes | 840.7 FAO, tonnes | 28,339 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,400 FAO, tonnes | 7,093 FAO, tonnes | 21,499 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
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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)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 27.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 27.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 5.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Central African Republic?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Central African Republic was 7,093 FAO, tonnes in 2012, according to World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/).
- What is the highest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 28,339 FAO, tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 840.7 FAO, tonnes in 2001.
- How does Central African Republic rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Central African Republic ranks 34th out of 54 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/), published as part of Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries (FAO, tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Food aid represent a transfer of food commodities from donor to recipient countries on a total-grant basis or on highly concessional terms.