Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 40.41 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Central African Republic, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Central African Republic stood at 40.41.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 1,062.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Central African Republic peaked at 117.11 in 2008 and was at its lowest, -10.68, in 1992.
That places Central African Republic 179th out of 222 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.6978 | — |
| 1991 | -4.87 | -798.4% |
| 1992 | -10.68 | +119.1% |
| 1993 | -9.98 | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 3.6 | -136.1% |
| 1995 | 6.2 | +72.1% |
| 1996 | 10.93 | +76.2% |
| 1997 | 1.5 | -86.3% |
| 1998 | 7.3 | +387.5% |
| 1999 | 5.98 | -18.1% |
| 2000 | 0.8891 | -85.1% |
| 2001 | 5.18 | +483.1% |
| 2002 | 5.64 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 11.3 | +100.2% |
| 2004 | 15.1 | +33.6% |
| 2005 | 10.1 | -33.1% |
| 2006 | 34.67 | +243.3% |
| 2007 | 56.75 | +63.7% |
| 2008 | 117.11 | +106.4% |
| 2009 | 42.28 | -63.9% |
| 2010 | 61.52 | +45.5% |
| 2011 | 36.91 | -40.0% |
| 2012 | 70.04 | +89.8% |
| 2013 | 1.85 | -97.4% |
| 2014 | 3.48 | +87.6% |
| 2015 | 3 | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 7.26 | +141.9% |
| 2017 | 6.89 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 18 | +161.3% |
| 2019 | 25.6 | +42.2% |
| 2020 | 1.74 | -93.2% |
| 2021 | 5.41 | +211.4% |
| 2022 | 24.05 | +344.5% |
| 2023 | 38.74 | +61.1% |
| 2024 | 40.41 | +4.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 40.41 is below the median for low income countries, which is 274, 15% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 40.41 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 596.7, 7% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -798.4% | 0.6978 | -4.87 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.07 | -10.68 | 10.93 | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.9 | 0.8891 | 117.11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.45 | 1.85 | 70.04 | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.07 | 1.74 | 40.41 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 176 Saint Kitts and Nevis 52.31 compare
- 177 Turks and Caicos Islands 44 compare
- 178 Haiti 40.87 compare
- 180 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 37.11 compare
- 181 Solomon Islands 32.97 compare
- 182 Burundi 31.71 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 foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Central African Republic?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Central African Republic was 40.41 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 117.11 in 2008.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.68 in 1992.
- How does Central African Republic rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Central African Republic ranks 179th out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,062.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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