Lemons and limes production in Central African Republic
In 2024 Central African Republic produced 2,872 t of lemons and limes, the 78th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.6%. The record was 2,911 t in 2019. Area harvested: 532 ha, yield 5.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 2,872 t
- World rank
- 78 of 107
- 10-year change
- +7.6%
- Record
- 2,911 t
- 2019
Lemons and limes in Central African Republic, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Central African Republic compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.02% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.4
- world 16.0 (−66%)
- kg per person
- 0.54
- world 2.84
- 10-year change
- +7.6%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Cambodia | 3,001 | 0.01% |
| 77 | Djibouti | 2,970 | 0.01% |
| 78 | Central African Republic | 2,872 | 0.01% |
| 79 | Georgia | 2,800 | 0.01% |
| 80 | Trinidad and Tobago | 2,519 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of lemons and limes
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 | 2,872 | +0.2% | 532 | 5.40 |
| 2023 | 2,867 | −0.4% | 531 | 5.40 |
| 2022 | 2,878 | +0.2% | 530 | 5.43 |
| 2021 | 2,871 | +0.7% | 530 | 5.42 |
| 2020 | 2,851 | −2.1% | 535 | 5.33 |
| 2019 | 2,911 | +2.1% | 531 | 5.48 |
| 2018 | 2,851 | +2.1% | 526 | 5.42 |
| 2017 | 2,792 | +2.2% | 521 | 5.36 |
| 2016 | 2,732 | +1.8% | 514 | 5.32 |
| 2015 | 2,684 | +0.6% | 509 | 5.27 |
| 2014 | 2,669 | −0.4% | 515 | 5.18 |
| 2013 | 2,681 | −0.7% | 506 | 5.30 |
| 2012 | 2,700 | +16% | 470 | 5.74 |
| 2011 | 2,319 | +7.9% | 468 | 4.96 |
| 2010 | 2,150 | +2.4% | 470 | 4.57 |
| 2009 | 2,100 | +5.0% | 446 | 4.71 |
| 2008 | 2,000 | +0.8% | 440 | 4.55 |
| 2007 | 1,984 | +4.4% | 425 | 4.67 |
| 2006 | 1,900 | +5.6% | 420 | 4.52 |
| 2005 | 1,800 | −7.7% | 391 | 4.60 |
| 2004 | 1,950 | +8.3% | 426 | 4.58 |
| 2003 | 1,800 | −5.3% | 400 | 4.50 |
| 2002 | 1,900 | −5.0% | 420 | 4.52 |
| 2001 | 2,000 | +5.0% | 430 | 4.65 |
| 2000 | 1,905 | +0.3% | 423 | 4.50 |
| 1999 | 1,900 | +4.7% | 420 | 4.52 |
| 1998 | 1,815 | +0.8% | 410 | 4.43 |
| 1997 | 1,800 | +2.8% | 409 | 4.40 |
| 1996 | 1,751 | +1.5% | 401 | 4.37 |
| 1995 | 1,725 | +1.6% | 398 | 4.33 |
| 1994 | 1,697 | −0.2% | 394 | 4.31 |
| 1993 | 1,700 | +6.3% | 400 | 4.25 |
| 1992 | 1,600 | +3.3% | 380 | 4.21 |
| 1991 | 1,549 | +3.3% | 364 | 4.26 |
| 1990 | 1,500 | +7.1% | 367 | 4.09 |
| 1989 | 1,400 | 0.0% | 360 | 3.89 |
| 1988 | 1,400 | +7.7% | 360 | 3.89 |
| 1987 | 1,300 | 0.0% | 360 | 3.61 |
| 1986 | 1,300 | +8.3% | 360 | 3.61 |
| 1985 | 1,200 | 0.0% | 360 | 3.33 |
| 1984 | 1,200 | +20% | — | — |
| 1983 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1982 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1981 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1979 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1978 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1977 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1976 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1975 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1974 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1973 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1972 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1971 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1969 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1968 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1967 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1966 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1965 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1964 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1963 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1962 | 1,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1961 | 1,000 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 27 t USD 53,000
- Importer rank
- 143 of 172
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 lemons and limes in Central African Republic?
Central African Republic produced 2,872 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Central African Republic rank in the world for production of lemons and limes?
Central African Republic ranked 78th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 16.5% of the world total.
How has the production of lemons and limes in Central African Republic changed?
It rose by 7.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 2,911 t in 2019.
What is the yield of lemons and limes in Central African Republic?
5.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,872 t from 532 ha), against a world average of 16.0 t/ha.
Does Central African Republic export or import lemons and limes?
In 2024 Central African Republic reported no exports and imports of 27 t (USD 53,000), 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.
Other large producers
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.