> In 2024 Central African Republic produced 1.5 million t of all roots and tubers, the 67th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total).

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/central-african-republic/

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# All roots and tubers production in Central African Republic

In 2024 Central African Republic produced 1.5 million t of all roots and tubers, the 67th largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 18%. The record was 1.9 million t in 2019. Area harvested: 231,894 ha, yield 6.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

Production, 20241.5 million t
World rank67 of 192
10-year change+18%
Record1.9 million t2019

## All roots and tubers in Central African Republic, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Central African Republic compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.16%0.15% in 2014
Yield, t/ha6.4world 13.1 (−51%)
kg per person279world 116
10-year change+18%world +13%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65 | [Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/bolivia/) | 1,649,824 | 0.17% |
| 66 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/australia/) | 1,619,366 | 0.17% |
| 67 | **Central African Republic** | 1,485,726 | 0.16% |
| 68 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/italy/) | 1,412,700 | 0.15% |
| 69 | [Tajikistan](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/tajikistan/) | 1,263,948 | 0.13% |

[Full ranking of 192 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/)

### Map of world production of roots and tubers

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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 | 1,485,726 | +6.2% | 231,894 | 6.41 |
| 2023 | 1,399,284 | +2.5% | 214,458 | 6.52 |
| 2022 | 1,365,688 | +2.5% | 209,188 | 6.53 |
| 2021 | 1,332,741 | +2.4% | 260,166 | 5.12 |
| 2020 | 1,301,447 | −30% | 440,621 | 2.95 |
| 2019 | 1,850,013 | +3.4% | 279,612 | 6.62 |
| 2018 | 1,788,409 | +3.4% | 270,888 | 6.60 |
| 2017 | 1,729,148 | +1.3% | 262,364 | 6.59 |
| 2016 | 1,707,200 | +36% | 259,290 | 6.58 |
| 2015 | 1,256,683 | −0.5% | 194,714 | 6.45 |
| 2014 | 1,262,963 | +5.7% | 195,345 | 6.47 |
| 2013 | 1,194,402 | −30% | 188,722 | 6.33 |
| 2012 | 1,710,523 | +2.1% | 260,099 | 6.58 |
| 2011 | 1,674,638 | −6.7% | 252,384 | 6.64 |
| 2010 | 1,794,439 | +99% | 267,232 | 6.71 |
| 2009 | 903,857 | +2.5% | 265,590 | 3.40 |
| 2008 | 882,120 | +2.9% | 258,470 | 3.41 |
| 2007 | 857,629 | +3.2% | 250,431 | 3.42 |
| 2006 | 831,230 | −0.7% | 243,072 | 3.42 |
| 2005 | 836,912 | +1.8% | 245,154 | 3.41 |
| 2004 | 821,804 | +0.2% | 240,630 | 3.42 |
| 2003 | 820,459 | +0.2% | 230,593 | 3.56 |
| 2002 | 819,116 | +0.2% | 234,342 | 3.50 |
| 2001 | 817,775 | +0.2% | 235,423 | 3.47 |
| 2000 | 816,432 | +0.2% | 238,636 | 3.42 |
| 1999 | 814,996 | −5.6% | 240,681 | 3.39 |
| 1998 | 863,556 | +3.5% | 250,691 | 3.44 |
| 1997 | 834,625 | +6.7% | 240,685 | 3.47 |
| 1996 | 781,993 | +4.6% | 230,678 | 3.39 |
| 1995 | 747,464 | −3.3% | 220,672 | 3.39 |
| 1994 | 773,335 | −6.9% | 217,666 | 3.55 |
| 1993 | 830,809 | −0.6% | 217,461 | 3.82 |
| 1992 | 835,769 | −0.1% | 218,900 | 3.82 |
| 1991 | 836,507 | +1.0% | 224,619 | 3.72 |
| 1990 | 828,145 | +9.8% | 247,837 | 3.34 |
| 1989 | 754,270 | −0.9% | 213,221 | 3.54 |
| 1988 | 760,857 | +1.9% | 212,806 | 3.58 |
| 1987 | 746,568 | −9.2% | 211,040 | 3.54 |
| 1986 | 822,219 | +0.8% | 207,820 | 3.96 |
| 1985 | 815,400 | −8.4% | 197,252 | 4.13 |
| 1984 | 890,500 | −7.6% | 222,838 | 4.00 |
| 1983 | 963,460 | −7.7% | 252,230 | 3.82 |
| 1982 | 1,043,460 | −4.5% | 280,220 | 3.72 |
| 1981 | 1,092,450 | −0.9% | 326,532 | 3.35 |
| 1980 | 1,102,430 | −1.8% | 339,210 | 3.25 |
| 1979 | 1,122,400 | −0.7% | 349,200 | 3.21 |
| 1978 | 1,130,400 | +3.6% | 354,200 | 3.19 |
| 1977 | 1,090,900 | +3.8% | 344,450 | 3.17 |
| 1976 | 1,050,800 | +3.0% | 329,400 | 3.19 |
| 1975 | 1,020,400 | −4.5% | 326,260 | 3.13 |
| 1974 | 1,068,800 | −3.3% | 348,288 | 3.07 |
| 1973 | 1,105,200 | +6.9% | 324,250 | 3.41 |
| 1972 | 1,033,500 | +5.4% | 313,040 | 3.30 |
| 1971 | 980,500 | +5.5% | 309,340 | 3.17 |
| 1970 | 929,200 | +5.2% | 302,820 | 3.07 |
| 1969 | 883,300 | +4.8% | 296,500 | 2.98 |
| 1968 | 842,650 | +5.4% | 289,200 | 2.91 |
| 1967 | 799,200 | +5.3% | 283,200 | 2.82 |
| 1966 | 758,800 | −18% | 278,200 | 2.73 |
| 1965 | 920,420 | +19% | 236,200 | 3.90 |
| 1964 | 770,520 | −2.5% | 238,300 | 3.23 |
| 1963 | 790,500 | +0.0% | 238,300 | 3.32 |
| 1962 | 790,350 | −8.1% | 238,250 | 3.32 |
| 1961 | 860,180 | — | 256,100 | 3.36 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of roots and tubers in Central African Republic?

Central African Republic produced 1.5 million t in 2024, 0.16% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Central African Republic rank in the world for production of roots and tubers?

Central African Republic ranked 67th of 192 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 16.2% of the world total.

### How has the production of roots and tubers in Central African Republic changed?

It rose by 18% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +13% for the world. The record was 1.9 million t in 2019.

### What is the yield of roots and tubers in Central African Republic?

6.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.5 million t from 231,894 ha), against a world average of 13.1 t/ha.

### 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/china/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/nigeria/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/india/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/dr-congo/)[Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/ghana/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/thailand/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/brazil/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/ukraine/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/united-states/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/indonesia/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/russia/)[Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/cote-divoire/)
[All countries producing all roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/roots-tubers-total/)

## Other products of Central African Republic

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/central-african-republic/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/central-african-republic/)[Coffee, green](https://husfarm.com/production/coffee/central-african-republic/)[Yams](https://husfarm.com/production/yams/central-african-republic/)[Sesame seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sesame-seed/central-african-republic/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/central-african-republic/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/central-african-republic/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/central-african-republic/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/central-african-republic/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/central-african-republic/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/central-african-republic/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/central-african-republic/)
[Agricultural production in Central African Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/country/central-african-republic/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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