Vegetable oil production in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Vegetable oil production was 44,820 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Vegetable oil production in Central African Republic, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, vegetable oil production in Central African Republic stood at 44,820 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and up 479.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vegetable oil production in Central African Republic peaked at 54,957 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 480 tonnes, in 1961.
Central African Republic ranks 6th of 65 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,387 tonnes | 480 tonnes | 3,360 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,688 tonnes | 2,400 tonnes | 3,360 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,981 tonnes | 2,448 tonnes | 3,840 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,934 tonnes | 3,840 tonnes | 7,680 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,786 tonnes | 7,680 tonnes | 8,640 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 33,588 tonnes | 7,737 tonnes | 54,957 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,896 tonnes | 42,878 tonnes | 44,820 tonnes | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Central African Republic
- Fuel imports 26.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.9% (2022)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 11.2% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is vegetable oil production in Central African Republic?
- Vegetable oil production in Central African Republic was 44,820 tonnes in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest vegetable oil production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 54,957 tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest vegetable oil production recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 480 tonnes in 1961.
- How does Central African Republic rank for vegetable oil production?
- Central African Republic ranks 6th out of 65 countries with data for 2023.
- Is vegetable oil production rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 479.3%. 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 Vegetable oil production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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