Land use for vegetable oil crops in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Land use for vegetable oil crops was 647 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
647 hectares
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
43rd
of 44 countries
All-time high
11,000 hectares
in 1975
All-time low
625 hectares
in 2010
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Land use for vegetable oil crops in Central African Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, land use for vegetable oil crops in Central African Republic stood at 647 hectares.
The figure is down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land use for vegetable oil crops in Central African Republic peaked at 11,000 hectares in 1975 and was at its lowest, 625 hectares, in 2010.
Central African Republic ranks 43rd of 44 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land use for vegetable oil crops in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2,800 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 2,800 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 2,800 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,800 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2,800 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 4,500 hectares | +60.7% |
| 1967 | 4,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 4,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 6,500 hectares | +44.4% |
| 1970 | 6,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 6,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 8,500 hectares | +30.8% |
| 1973 | 8,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 8,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 11,000 hectares | +29.4% |
| 1976 | 11,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 9,200 hectares | -16.4% |
| 1978 | 8,000 hectares | -13.0% |
| 1979 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 8,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 7,000 hectares | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 5,700 hectares | -18.6% |
| 1994 | 5,700 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 4,500 hectares | -21.1% |
| 1996 | 4,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 4,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 4,000 hectares | -11.1% |
| 2001 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3,700 hectares | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 3,700 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3,500 hectares | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 3,000 hectares | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 2,500 hectares | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 1,900 hectares | -24.0% |
| 2009 | 1,220 hectares | -35.8% |
| 2010 | 625 hectares | -48.8% |
| 2011 | 630 hectares | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 630 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 650 hectares | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 649 hectares | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 650 hectares | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 660 hectares | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 650 hectares | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 625 hectares | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 645 hectares | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 647 hectares | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 639 hectares | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 655 hectares | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 647 hectares | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 647 hectares | +0.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 647 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 9,206 hectares, 7% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 647 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,156 hectares, 4% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,778 hectares | 2,800 hectares | 6,500 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,570 hectares | 6,500 hectares | 11,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,000 hectares | 8,000 hectares | 8,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,690 hectares | 4,500 hectares | 8,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,152 hectares | 1,220 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 641.4 hectares | 625 hectares | 660 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 647 hectares | 639 hectares | 655 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 40 Gambia 3,513 hectares compare
- 41 Sao Tome and Principe 2,130 hectares compare
- 42 Madagascar 1,812 hectares compare
- 44 Suriname 600 hectares compare
More energy & mining data for Central African Republic
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 5.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 26.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land use for vegetable oil crops in Central African Republic?
- Land use for vegetable oil crops in Central African Republic was 647 hectares in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest land use for vegetable oil crops recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 11,000 hectares in 1975.
- What is the lowest land use for vegetable oil crops recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 625 hectares in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for land use for vegetable oil crops?
- Central African Republic ranks 43rd out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is land use for vegetable oil crops rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Land use for vegetable oil crops. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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