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Sisal production in Central African Republic

In 2024 Central African Republic produced 244 t of sisal, the 17th largest in the world (0.10% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 2.8%. The record was 500 t in 1961. Area harvested: 1,221 ha, yield 0.2 t/ha.

The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

Today’s prices
Production, 2024
244 t
World rank
17 of 23
10-year change
−2.8%
Record
500 t
1961

Sisal in Central African Republic, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

0100200300400500600197019801990200020102020

Central African Republic compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total
0.10%
0.10% in 2014
Yield, t/ha
0.2
world 0.9 (−76%)
kg per person
0.05
world 0.03
10-year change
−2.8%
world −9.6%

Position in the world ranking

#CountryTonnesShare
15Jamaica4400.19%
16Indonesia3400.15%
17Central African Republic2440.10%
18Guinea1950.08%
19Malawi1430.06%

Full ranking of 23 countries

Map of world production of sisal

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

YearTonnesChangeArea harvested, haYield, t/ha
2024244−0.4%1,2210.20
2023245−0.4%1,2220.20
20222460.0%1,2200.20
2021246+0.8%1,2190.20
2020244−0.4%1,2280.20
2019245−1.2%1,2140.20
2018248−2.0%1,2170.20
2017253+0.4%1,2520.20
20162520.0%1,1720.22
2015252+0.4%1,2270.21
2014251+14%1,1890.21
2013220−4.3%1,1000.20
2012230−24%1,1500.20
2011302−1.3%1,1500.26
2010306+75%1,1000.28
2009175−33%5950.29
2008261−4.7%8400.31
2007274−6.8%8400.33
2006294−3.3%8400.35
2005304−11%8400.36
2004340+6.3%8400.40
2003320−4.5%8610.37
2002335+1.5%8980.37
2001330+1.5%8300.40
2000325+1.6%8200.40
1999320+1.6%8100.40
1998315+1.6%8310.38
1997310+1.6%8160.38
1996305+1.7%8000.38
19953000.0%7900.38
1994300+3.4%8000.38
1993290+1.8%7500.39
1992285+1.8%7400.39
1991280+1.8%7350.38
1990275+1.9%7190.38
1989270+3.8%7000.39
1988260+4.0%6800.38
19872500.0%6600.38
1986250+4.2%6500.38
19852400.0%6500.37
1984240+4.3%6400.38
1983230+4.5%6300.37
1982220+10%6000.37
19812000.0%5000.40
19802000.0%5000.40
19792000.0%5000.40
19782000.0%5000.40
19772000.0%5000.40
19762000.0%5000.40
19752000.0%5000.40
19742000.0%5000.40
19732000.0%5000.40
19722000.0%5000.40
19712000.0%5000.40
19702000.0%5000.40
19692000.0%5000.40
19682000.0%5000.40
19672000.0%5000.40
19662000.0%5000.40
19652000.0%5,0000.04
19642000.0%5,0000.04
1963200+100%5,0000.04
1962100−80%5,0000.02
1961500—5,0000.10

Questions and answers

What is the production of sisal in Central African Republic?

Central African Republic produced 244 t in 2024, 0.10% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does Central African Republic rank in the world for production of sisal?

Central African Republic ranked 17th of 23 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Brazil with 39.9% of the world total.

How has the production of sisal in Central African Republic changed?

It fell by 2.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with −9.6% for the world. The record was 500 t in 1961.

What is the yield of sisal in Central African Republic?

0.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (244 t from 1,221 ha), against a world average of 0.9 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 imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

Other large producers

BrazilTanzaniaKenyaMadagascarChinaHaitiMexicoMoroccoSouth AfricaVenezuelaEthiopiaMozambique

All countries producing sisal

Other products of Central African Republic

CassavaGroundnuts (peanuts)Coffee, greenYamsSesame seedMaizeSugar caneBeef (cattle meat)Cow milkOther vegetables, fresh n.e.c.BananasRice (paddy)

Agricultural production in Central African Republic

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.