Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was -76.45 % change on previous year in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1978–1994
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment, net (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic is -76.45 % change on previous year, measured in 1994.
That represents a change of down 924.4% on the previous year and down 253.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 192.12 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -352.93 % change on previous year, in 1978.
Central African Republic ranks 163rd of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -352.93 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | -202.16 % change on previous year | -42.7% |
| 1980 | 76.17 % change on previous year | -137.7% |
| 1981 | -8.19 % change on previous year | -110.8% |
| 1982 | -52.38 % change on previous year | +539.4% |
| 1983 | 54.31 % change on previous year | -203.7% |
| 1984 | -21.66 % change on previous year | -139.9% |
| 1985 | 51.23 % change on previous year | -336.5% |
| 1986 | -188.72 % change on previous year | -468.4% |
| 1987 | -35.25 % change on previous year | -81.3% |
| 1988 | 192.12 % change on previous year | -645.0% |
| 1989 | -70.59 % change on previous year | -136.7% |
| 1990 | 22.4 % change on previous year | -131.7% |
| 1991 | 170.85 % change on previous year | +662.7% |
| 1992 | 97.37 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 1993 | -7.46 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 1994 | -76.45 % change on previous year | +924.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -76.45 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -22.82 % change on previous year, 3.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -76.45 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -22.82 % change on previous year, 3.4× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -277.54 % change on previous year | -352.93 % change on previous year | -202.16 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | -0.2969 % change on previous year | -188.72 % change on previous year | 192.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 41.34 % change on previous year | -76.45 % change on previous year | 170.85 % change on previous year | 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$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Foreign direct investment, net (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was -76.45 % change on previous year in 1994, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 192.12 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -352.93 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Central African Republic rank for foreign direct investment, net (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 163rd out of 195 countries with data for 1994.
- Is foreign direct investment, net (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 253.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Foreign direct investment, net Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.