Oranges production in Central African Republic
In 2024 Central African Republic produced 35,186 t of oranges, the 65th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.1%. The record was 35,486 t in 2021. Area harvested: 7,533 ha, yield 4.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 35,186 t
- World rank
- 65 of 116
- 10-year change
- −0.1%
- Record
- 35,486 t
- 2021
Oranges in Central African Republic, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Central African Republic compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.05% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.7
- world 19.9 (−77%)
- kg per person
- 6.60
- world 8.24
- 10-year change
- −0.1%
- world −0.2%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Panama | 42,150 | 0.06% |
| 64 | Côte d'Ivoire | 41,190 | 0.06% |
| 65 | Central African Republic | 35,186 | 0.05% |
| 66 | Japan | 28,057 | 0.04% |
| 67 | Guyana | 26,889 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of oranges
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 | 35,186 | +0.2% | 7,533 | 4.67 |
| 2023 | 35,111 | +0.4% | 7,519 | 4.67 |
| 2022 | 34,962 | −1.5% | 7,503 | 4.66 |
| 2021 | 35,486 | +1.7% | 7,511 | 4.72 |
| 2020 | 34,885 | +1.1% | 7,428 | 4.70 |
| 2019 | 34,514 | +1.1% | 7,386 | 4.67 |
| 2018 | 34,129 | +0.9% | 7,372 | 4.63 |
| 2017 | 33,838 | +0.6% | 7,396 | 4.58 |
| 2016 | 33,645 | +2.2% | 7,410 | 4.54 |
| 2015 | 32,916 | −6.6% | 7,218 | 4.56 |
| 2014 | 35,226 | +7.4% | 7,850 | 4.49 |
| 2013 | 32,794 | +7.5% | 7,162 | 4.58 |
| 2012 | 30,500 | +15% | 6,000 | 5.08 |
| 2011 | 26,474 | +10% | 6,142 | 4.31 |
| 2010 | 24,000 | +4.3% | 6,000 | 4.00 |
| 2009 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 5,565 | 4.13 |
| 2008 | 22,000 | +1.1% | 5,500 | 4.00 |
| 2007 | 21,751 | +1.4% | 5,274 | 4.12 |
| 2006 | 21,459 | +2.2% | 5,216 | 4.11 |
| 2005 | 21,000 | +2.4% | 5,200 | 4.04 |
| 2004 | 20,500 | +2.5% | 5,020 | 4.08 |
| 2003 | 20,000 | −9.1% | 5,000 | 4.00 |
| 2002 | 22,000 | −5.4% | 5,400 | 4.07 |
| 2001 | 23,246 | −3.1% | 5,690 | 4.09 |
| 2000 | 24,000 | +4.3% | 5,900 | 4.07 |
| 1999 | 23,000 | +4.2% | 5,700 | 4.04 |
| 1998 | 22,067 | +0.3% | 5,429 | 4.06 |
| 1997 | 22,000 | +5.3% | 5,400 | 4.07 |
| 1996 | 20,885 | +4.4% | 5,161 | 4.05 |
| 1995 | 20,000 | +11% | 5,000 | 4.00 |
| 1994 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 4,400 | 4.09 |
| 1993 | 17,000 | +4.9% | 4,200 | 4.05 |
| 1992 | 16,200 | +1.9% | 4,014 | 4.04 |
| 1991 | 15,900 | +1.9% | 3,921 | 4.06 |
| 1990 | 15,600 | +3.3% | 4,078 | 3.83 |
| 1989 | 15,100 | +3.4% | 4,000 | 3.78 |
| 1988 | 14,600 | +4.3% | 4,000 | 3.65 |
| 1987 | 14,000 | +3.7% | 4,000 | 3.50 |
| 1986 | 13,500 | +0.7% | 4,000 | 3.38 |
| 1985 | 13,400 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 3.35 |
| 1984 | 13,400 | +1.5% | — | — |
| 1983 | 13,200 | +1.5% | — | — |
| 1982 | 13,000 | +4.0% | — | — |
| 1981 | 12,500 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1980 | 12,500 | +4.2% | — | — |
| 1979 | 12,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1978 | 12,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1977 | 12,000 | +4.3% | — | — |
| 1976 | 11,500 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1975 | 11,500 | +4.5% | — | — |
| 1974 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1973 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1972 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1971 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1970 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1969 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1968 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1967 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1966 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1965 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1964 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1963 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1962 | 11,000 | 0.0% | — | — |
| 1961 | 11,000 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 215 t USD 357,000
- Importer rank
- 146 of 180
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 oranges in Central African Republic?
Central African Republic produced 35,186 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Central African Republic rank in the world for production of oranges?
Central African Republic ranked 65th of 116 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 23.3% of the world total.
How has the production of oranges in Central African Republic changed?
It fell by 0.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −0.2% for the world. The record was 35,486 t in 2021.
What is the yield of oranges in Central African Republic?
4.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (35,186 t from 7,533 ha), against a world average of 19.9 t/ha.
Does Central African Republic export or import oranges?
In 2024 Central African Republic reported no exports and imports of 215 t (USD 357,000), 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.