Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Annual growth of imports of goods and services was 9.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Central African Republic, 2010–2024
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of imports of goods and services in Central African Republic is 9.9%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 189.4% on the previous year and down 83.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of imports of goods and services in Central African Republic peaked at 58.9% in 2014 and was at its lowest, -38.7%, in 2013.
Central African Republic ranks 33rd of 176 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.1% | — |
| 2011 | -2.6% | -123.7% |
| 2012 | 4.9% | -286.3% |
| 2013 | -38.7% | -889.8% |
| 2014 | 58.9% | -252.3% |
| 2015 | 10.3% | -82.4% |
| 2016 | 5.2% | -49.5% |
| 2017 | 16.1% | +207.6% |
| 2018 | -5.4% | -133.7% |
| 2019 | 4.9% | -190.6% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -79.7% |
| 2021 | -9.1% | -1007.0% |
| 2022 | 7.0% | -177.2% |
| 2023 | -11.1% | -257.9% |
| 2024 | 9.9% | -189.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 9.9% is above the median for low income countries, which is 9.0%, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 9.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.0%, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.5% | -38.7% | 58.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.4% | -11.1% | 9.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More economy & growth data for Central African Republic
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -0.5324 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.55 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1,290 BoP, current US$ (2002)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2002)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per person (2002)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 40.41 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 4.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.58 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of imports of goods and services in Central African Republic?
- Annual growth of imports of goods and services in Central African Republic was 9.9% in 2024, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 58.9% in 2014.
- What is the lowest annual growth of imports of goods and services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -38.7% in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for annual growth of imports of goods and services?
- Central African Republic ranks 33rd out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual growth of imports of goods and services rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of imports of goods and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual growth of imports of goods and services (%).