External balance on goods and services in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: External balance on goods and services was -121.10 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services in Central African Republic, 2009–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for external balance on goods and services in Central African Republic is -121.10 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and down 5,933.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services in Central African Republic peaked at 51.24 billion constant LCU in 2013 and was at its lowest, -161.34 billion constant LCU, in 2022.
Central African Republic ranks 114th of 161 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -72.33 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2010 | -47.34 billion constant LCU | -34.5% |
| 2011 | 25.75 billion constant LCU | -154.4% |
| 2012 | 31.04 billion constant LCU | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 51.24 billion constant LCU | +65.1% |
| 2014 | 2.52 billion constant LCU | -95.1% |
| 2015 | 2.08 billion constant LCU | -17.7% |
| 2016 | -27.20 billion constant LCU | -1410.1% |
| 2017 | -17.85 billion constant LCU | -34.4% |
| 2018 | -131.69 billion constant LCU | +637.7% |
| 2019 | -141.67 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2020 | -147.72 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2021 | -137.75 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 2022 | -161.34 billion constant LCU | +17.1% |
| 2023 | -115.15 billion constant LCU | -28.6% |
| 2024 | -131.49 billion constant LCU | +14.2% |
| 2025 | -121.10 billion constant LCU | -7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -72.33 billion constant LCU | -72.33 billion constant LCU | -72.33 billion constant LCU | 1 |
| 2010s | -25.31 billion constant LCU | -141.67 billion constant LCU | 51.24 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -135.76 billion constant LCU | -161.34 billion constant LCU | -115.15 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 111 Nicaragua -82.82 billion constant LCU compare
- 112 Canada -87.04 billion constant LCU compare
- 113 North Macedonia -116.39 billion constant LCU compare
- 115 Comoros -128.55 billion constant LCU compare
- 116 Guinea-Bissau -138.28 billion constant LCU compare
- 117 Guatemala -138.41 billion constant LCU compare
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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 10.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8828 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 490.95 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 513.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 285,699 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.6352 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services in Central African Republic?
- External balance on goods and services in Central African Republic was -121.10 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 51.24 billion constant LCU in 2013.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -161.34 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- How does Central African Republic rank for external balance on goods and services?
- Central African Republic ranks 114th out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
- Is external balance on goods and services rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5,933.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of External balance on goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.