How food production changed against its baseline in Central Africa
In 2024, the FAO food production index was 154.0 in the Central African Republic, 142.3 in Chad and 122.3 in DR Congo. Each country’s own 2014 to 2016 average equals 100.
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Central Africa Record Editorial Team
2024Food production index by country
Central African Republic154 index points
Chad142.3 index points
DR Congo122.3 index points
Cameroon110.1 index points
Republic of the Congo108.3 index points
Gabon104.8 index points
The common base of 100 represents each country’s own 2014 to 2016 average.
The Central African Republic and Chad rose above their baselines
The Central African Republic was at 120.4 in 2018 and 154.0 in 2024. Chad moved from 114.9 to 142.3 over those years. These are increases relative to each country’s own base-period production. Source 1
DR Congo passed 120 in the latest observation
Its index was 99.3 in 2015, 113.3 in 2020 and 122.3 in 2024. In 2024 the index was 110.1 in Cameroon, 108.3 in the Republic of the Congo and 104.8 in Gabon. Source 1
An index compares each country with itself
An index of 154 means the covered output measure is about 54% above the reference average. It does not mean the country produces more tonnes than another with an index of 142. Compare national volume data to answer that question. Source 2
Food available to households depends on other flows too
The production measure covers output. Trade, storage, losses, prices and population affect how much food reaches people. A measure of local supply or access needs those records in addition to production. Source 2