External debt stocks in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: External debt stocks was 35.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
External debt stocks in Central African Republic, 1970–2024
Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of GNI.
Analysis
The most recent figure for external debt stocks in Central African Republic is 35.9%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.4% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external debt stocks in Central African Republic peaked at 108.3% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 12.9%, in 1970.
Central African Republic ranks 79th of 122 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 debt stocks in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of GNI | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12.9% | — |
| 1971 | 14.3% | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 16.1% | +12.9% |
| 1973 | 20.9% | +29.9% |
| 1974 | 24.6% | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 21.0% | -14.5% |
| 1976 | 21.0% | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 26.0% | +24.0% |
| 1978 | 23.3% | -10.6% |
| 1979 | 22.7% | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 24.3% | +7.3% |
| 1981 | 33.4% | +37.3% |
| 1982 | 34.2% | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 39.8% | +16.4% |
| 1984 | 42.0% | +5.4% |
| 1985 | 40.1% | -4.5% |
| 1986 | 41.6% | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 52.5% | +26.2% |
| 1988 | 54.1% | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 57.4% | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 49.3% | -14.2% |
| 1991 | 58.3% | +18.5% |
| 1992 | 58.3% | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 69.5% | +19.2% |
| 1994 | 106.9% | +54.0% |
| 1995 | 86.4% | -19.2% |
| 1996 | 94.5% | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 95.8% | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 96.9% | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 93.2% | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 96.2% | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 90.3% | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 108.3% | +19.9% |
| 2003 | 92.1% | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 87.5% | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 78.6% | -10.2% |
| 2006 | 72.2% | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 60.8% | -15.8% |
| 2008 | 50.6% | -16.9% |
| 2009 | 26.6% | -47.3% |
| 2010 | 30.4% | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 25.4% | -16.7% |
| 2012 | 24.9% | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 38.1% | +53.4% |
| 2014 | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 43.1% | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 40.3% | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 35.5% | -11.9% |
| 2018 | 35.0% | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 36.4% | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 36.9% | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 41.3% | +11.9% |
| 2022 | 41.7% | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 40.0% | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 35.9% | -10.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.3% | 12.9% | 26.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.9% | 24.3% | 57.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 80.9% | 49.3% | 106.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 76.3% | 26.6% | 108.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.6% | 24.9% | 43.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 39.2% | 35.9% | 41.7% | 5 |
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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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 37.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 112.57 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 62,605 current LCU per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 38.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0722 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 40.13 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 8.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1478 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external debt stocks in Central African Republic?
- External debt stocks in Central African Republic was 35.9% in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest external debt stocks recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 108.3% in 2002.
- What is the lowest external debt stocks recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.9% in 1970.
- How does Central African Republic rank for external debt stocks?
- Central African Republic ranks 79th out of 122 countries with data for 2024.
- Is external debt stocks rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of External debt stocks (% of GNI). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total external debt stocks to gross national income. Total external debt is debt owed to nonresidents repayable in currency, goods, or services. Total external debt is the sum of public, publicly guaranteed, and private nonguaranteed long-term debt, use of IMF credit, and short-term debt. Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.