Foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Foreign direct investment, net was 3.60 million BoP, current US$ in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic, 1977–1994
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 1994, foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic stood at 3.60 million BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 76.5% on the previous year and up 173.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic peaked at 16.53 million BoP, current US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, -22.43 million BoP, current US$, in 1979.
Central African Republic ranks 42nd of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 2.93 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | -7.42 million BoP, current US$ | -352.9% |
| 1979 | -22.43 million BoP, current US$ | +202.2% |
| 1980 | -5.34 million BoP, current US$ | -76.2% |
| 1981 | -5.78 million BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1982 | -8.81 million BoP, current US$ | +52.4% |
| 1983 | -4.03 million BoP, current US$ | -54.3% |
| 1984 | -4.90 million BoP, current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1985 | -2.39 million BoP, current US$ | -51.2% |
| 1986 | -6.90 million BoP, current US$ | +188.7% |
| 1987 | -9.33 million BoP, current US$ | +35.3% |
| 1988 | 8.59 million BoP, current US$ | -192.1% |
| 1989 | 2.53 million BoP, current US$ | -70.6% |
| 1990 | 3.09 million BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1991 | 8.38 million BoP, current US$ | +170.9% |
| 1992 | 16.53 million BoP, current US$ | +97.4% |
| 1993 | 15.30 million BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 3.60 million BoP, current US$ | -76.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -8.97 million BoP, current US$ | -22.43 million BoP, current US$ | 2.93 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | -3.64 million BoP, current US$ | -9.33 million BoP, current US$ | 8.59 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.38 million BoP, current US$ | 3.09 million BoP, current US$ | 16.53 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 39 Tajikistan 8.20 million BoP, current US$
- 40 Lesotho 5.77 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 Naoero 4.51 million BoP, current US$
- 43 South Sudan 2.21 million BoP, current US$
- 44 Belize 1.16 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 45 Tuvalu -915,228 BoP, current US$
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)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 615.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 342,235 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual 6.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual 2.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 11.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1172 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 65.18 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic?
- Foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic was 3.60 million BoP, current US$ in 1994, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 16.53 million BoP, current US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.43 million BoP, current US$ in 1979.
- How does Central African Republic rank for foreign direct investment, net?
- Central African Republic ranks 42nd out of 196 countries with data for 1994.
- Is foreign direct investment, net rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Foreign direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the voting power is evidence of a direct investment relationship. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.