Central African Republic produced 204.4 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a 9.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 48,695 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 186.8 | 43,501 | 42.9 |
| 2011 | 202.1 | 46,684 | 43.3 |
| 2012 | 199.5 | 46,482 | 42.9 |
| 2013 | 119.8 | 35,967 | 33.3 |
| 2014 | 189.7 | 48,276 | 39.3 |
| 2015 | 237.7 | 48,275 | 49.2 |
| 2016 | 278.2 | 48,276 | 57.6 |
| 2017 | 278.6 | 48,275 | 57.7 |
| 2018 | 289.8 | 48,275 | 60 |
| 2019 | 301.4 | 48,275 | 62.4 |
| 2020 | 180 | 27,586 | 65.2 |
| 2021 | 185.4 | 41,379 | 44.8 |
| 2022 | 190.9 | 48,277 | 39.5 |
| 2023 | 196.6 | 48,276 | 40.7 |
| 2024 | 204.4 | 48,695 | 42 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.