Cocoa beans production in Central African Republic
In 2024 Central African Republic produced 136 t of cocoa beans, the 51st largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 11%. The record was 250 t in 2007. Area harvested: 2,634 ha, yield 0.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 136 t
- World rank
- 51 of 57
- 10-year change
- +11%
- Record
- 250 t
- 2007
Cocoa beans in Central African Republic, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Central African Republic compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.1
- world 0.5 (−89%)
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 0.64
- 10-year change
- +11%
- world +10%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Jamaica | 201 | 0.00% |
| 50 | Timor-Leste | 177 | 0.00% |
| 51 | Central African Republic | 136 | 0.00% |
| 52 | Thailand | 123 | 0.00% |
| 53 | Gabon | 100 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of cocoa beans
Share of the world total; Central African Republic is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 136 | 0.0% | 2,634 | 0.05 |
| 2023 | 136 | +0.7% | 2,643 | 0.05 |
| 2022 | 135 | −0.7% | 2,628 | 0.05 |
| 2021 | 136 | 0.0% | 2,631 | 0.05 |
| 2020 | 136 | +3.0% | 2,672 | 0.05 |
| 2019 | 132 | −5.7% | 2,580 | 0.05 |
| 2018 | 140 | +6.9% | 2,641 | 0.05 |
| 2017 | 131 | +3.1% | 2,586 | 0.05 |
| 2016 | 127 | −11% | 2,515 | 0.05 |
| 2015 | 143 | +17% | 2,821 | 0.05 |
| 2014 | 122 | +6.1% | 2,423 | 0.05 |
| 2013 | 115 | −4.2% | 2,300 | 0.05 |
| 2012 | 120 | −3.2% | 2,400 | 0.05 |
| 2011 | 124 | +2.5% | 2,456 | 0.05 |
| 2010 | 121 | +21% | 2,379 | 0.05 |
| 2009 | 100 | −50% | 2,000 | 0.05 |
| 2008 | 200 | −20% | 4,000 | 0.05 |
| 2007 | 250 | +150% | 4,500 | 0.06 |
| 2006 | 100 | +25% | 2,000 | 0.05 |
| 2005 | 80 | +6.7% | 1,600 | 0.05 |
| 2004 | 75 | +4.2% | 1,470 | 0.05 |
| 2003 | 72 | +2.9% | 1,427 | 0.05 |
| 2002 | 70 | −15% | 1,386 | 0.05 |
| 2001 | 82 | +5.1% | 1,648 | 0.05 |
| 2000 | 78 | +6.8% | 1,568 | 0.05 |
| 1999 | 73 | +11% | 1,476 | 0.05 |
| 1998 | 66 | +6.5% | 1,348 | 0.05 |
| 1997 | 62 | +29% | 1,283 | 0.05 |
| 1996 | 48 | −16% | 1,000 | 0.05 |
| 1995 | 57 | +1.8% | 1,197 | 0.05 |
| 1994 | 56 | +1.8% | 1,177 | 0.05 |
| 1993 | 55 | +10% | 1,169 | 0.05 |
| 1992 | 50 | +2.0% | 1,079 | 0.05 |
| 1991 | 49 | +2.1% | 1,067 | 0.05 |
| 1990 | 48 | +4.3% | 758 | 0.06 |
| 1989 | 46 | +2.2% | 1,100 | 0.04 |
| 1988 | 45 | +2.3% | 1,100 | 0.04 |
| 1987 | 44 | 0.0% | 1,100 | 0.04 |
| 1986 | 44 | +4.8% | 1,100 | 0.04 |
| 1985 | 42 | 0.0% | 1,100 | 0.04 |
| 1984 | 42 | +5.0% | 1,100 | 0.04 |
| 1983 | 40 | 0.0% | 1,100 | 0.04 |
| 1982 | 40 | +33% | 1,000 | 0.04 |
| 1981 | 30 | +50% | 1,000 | 0.03 |
| 1980 | 20 | +33% | 1,000 | 0.02 |
| 1979 | 15 | −81% | 1,100 | 0.01 |
| 1978 | 80 | +33% | 1,600 | 0.05 |
| 1977 | 60 | +50% | 1,300 | 0.05 |
| 1976 | 40 | −50% | 1,300 | 0.03 |
| 1975 | 80 | +33% | 1,600 | 0.05 |
| 1974 | 60 | +50% | 1,300 | 0.05 |
| 1973 | 40 | −11% | 1,200 | 0.03 |
| 1972 | 45 | +50% | 1,100 | 0.04 |
| 1971 | 30 | −14% | 1,100 | 0.03 |
| 1970 | 35 | +40% | 960 | 0.04 |
| 1969 | 25 | +32% | 920 | 0.03 |
| 1968 | 19 | −30% | 900 | 0.02 |
| 1967 | 27 | +42% | 937 | 0.03 |
| 1966 | 19 | −5.0% | 815 | 0.02 |
| 1965 | 20 | +67% | 900 | 0.02 |
| 1964 | 12 | +20% | 550 | 0.02 |
| 1963 | 10 | −9.1% | 450 | 0.02 |
| 1962 | 11 | +57% | 500 | 0.02 |
| 1961 | 7 | — | 300 | 0.02 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 21 t USD 30,000
- Exporter rank
- 71 of 93
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cocoa beans in Central African Republic?
Central African Republic produced 136 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Central African Republic rank in the world for production of cocoa beans?
Central African Republic ranked 51st of 57 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Côte d'Ivoire with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of cocoa beans in Central African Republic changed?
It rose by 11% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 250 t in 2007.
What is the yield of cocoa beans in Central African Republic?
0.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (136 t from 2,634 ha), against a world average of 0.5 t/ha.
Does Central African Republic export or import cocoa beans?
In 2024 Central African Republic reported exports of 21 t (USD 30,000) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Central African Republic is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.