Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre was 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
125th
of 185 countries
All-time high
2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
42,698 current LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in Central African Republic, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in Central African Republic stood at 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 94.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in Central African Republic peaked at 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 42,698 current LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
Central African Republic ranks 125th of 185 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.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 42,698 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 43,982 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1963 | 46,550 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1964 | 50,403 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 1965 | 52,811 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 57,947 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1967 | 63,886 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 1968 | 67,900 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1969 | 73,678 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1970 | 76,888 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1971 | 79,136 current LCU per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 84,272 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1973 | 84,433 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 108,832 current LCU per square kilometre | +28.9% |
| 1975 | 136,762 current LCU per square kilometre | +25.7% |
| 1976 | 164,692 current LCU per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1977 | 195,191 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 1978 | 220,232 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 1979 | 246,236 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 294,242 current LCU per square kilometre | +19.5% |
| 1981 | 305,899 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 415,941 current LCU per square kilometre | +36.0% |
| 1983 | 405,459 current LCU per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 446,473 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 587,784 current LCU per square kilometre | +31.7% |
| 1986 | 609,233 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 568,227 current LCU per square kilometre | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 585,398 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 596,494 current LCU per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 605,087 current LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 598,075 current LCU per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 582,470 current LCU per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 551,803 current LCU per square kilometre | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 682,057 current LCU per square kilometre | +23.6% |
| 1995 | 821,426 current LCU per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 1996 | 801,623 current LCU per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 808,018 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 867,713 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 906,827 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 980,792 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2001 | 1.04 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 1.05 million current LCU per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 992,655 current LCU per square kilometre | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 1.06 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 1.11 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 1.20 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 1.29 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 1.42 million current LCU per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 1.47 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.53 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 1.67 million current LCU per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 2.04 million current LCU per square kilometre | +22.0% |
| 2013 | 1.35 million current LCU per square kilometre | -33.6% |
| 2014 | 1.47 million current LCU per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 1.56 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 1.71 million current LCU per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 1.87 million current LCU per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 2.01 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 2.18 million current LCU per square kilometre | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 2.17 million current LCU per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 2.28 million current LCU per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 2.52 million current LCU per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2023 | 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for low income countries, which is 21.90 million current LCU per square kilometre, 12% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 22.96 million current LCU per square kilometre, 11% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -33.6% | 2.04 million current LCU per square kilometre | 1.35 million current LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 55,540 current LCU per square kilometre | 42,698 current LCU per square kilometre | 73,678 current LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 139,667 current LCU per square kilometre | 76,888 current LCU per square kilometre | 246,236 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 481,515 current LCU per square kilometre | 294,242 current LCU per square kilometre | 609,233 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 722,510 current LCU per square kilometre | 551,803 current LCU per square kilometre | 906,827 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.16 million current LCU per square kilometre | 980,792 current LCU per square kilometre | 1.47 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.74 million current LCU per square kilometre | 1.35 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.18 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.40 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.17 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 122 Ireland 3.01 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 123 Venezuela 2.97 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 124 Cyprus 2.69 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 126 Morocco 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 127 Afghanistan 2.47 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 128 United States 2.47 million current LCU per square kilometre 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)
- 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 final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in Central African Republic?
- Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in Central African Republic was 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.63 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,698 current LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Central African Republic rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre?
- Central African Republic ranks 125th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 94.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.