Central African Republic produced 51.1 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a 386.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,349 hg/ha, 61% below the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.5 | 5,348 | 19.6 |
| 2011 | 10.1 | 3,926 | 25.8 |
| 2012 | 20.8 | 5,405 | 38.4 |
| 2013 | 21 | 5,385 | 39 |
| 2014 | 22 | 5,500 | 40 |
| 2015 | 14.5 | 3,582 | 40.5 |
| 2016 | 11 | 5,062 | 21.7 |
| 2017 | 21.5 | 5,024 | 42.8 |
| 2018 | 24.5 | 4,793 | 51.1 |
| 2019 | 27.5 | 4,619 | 59.5 |
| 2020 | 27.5 | 4,516 | 60.9 |
| 2021 | 49.4 | 4,521 | 109.4 |
| 2022 | 50.9 | 4,482 | 113.6 |
| 2023 | 52.5 | 4,416 | 118.8 |
| 2024 | 51.1 | 4,349 | 117.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.