GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate was 6.95 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
6.95 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
104th
of 212 countries
All-time high
39.41 % change on previous year
in 1985
All-time low
-34.81 % change on previous year
in 2013
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic is 6.95 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 9.0% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 39.41 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -34.81 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Central African Republic 104th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 0.9934 % change on previous year | -89.9% |
| 1963 | 3.93 % change on previous year | +296.1% |
| 1964 | 9.78 % change on previous year | +148.6% |
| 1965 | 6.03 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 1966 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1967 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1968 | 17.8 % change on previous year | +360.5% |
| 1969 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 1970 | 6.93 % change on previous year | +133.6% |
| 1971 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1972 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 1973 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1974 | 12.06 % change on previous year | +192.0% |
| 1975 | 19.81 % change on previous year | +64.2% |
| 1976 | 32.84 % change on previous year | +65.8% |
| 1977 | 15.61 % change on previous year | -52.5% |
| 1978 | 10.55 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 1979 | 8.19 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 1980 | 12.97 % change on previous year | +58.3% |
| 1981 | 12.11 % change on previous year | -6.6% |
| 1982 | 30.24 % change on previous year | +149.7% |
| 1983 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -93.1% |
| 1984 | 11.04 % change on previous year | +432.1% |
| 1985 | 39.41 % change on previous year | +257.1% |
| 1986 | 0.0263 % change on previous year | -99.9% |
| 1987 | -7.13 % change on previous year | -27254.6% |
| 1988 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -161.4% |
| 1989 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1990 | -0.3503 % change on previous year | -107.8% |
| 1991 | -0.9402 % change on previous year | +168.4% |
| 1992 | -3.82 % change on previous year | +306.3% |
| 1993 | -3.11 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 1994 | 30.51 % change on previous year | -1081.2% |
| 1995 | 17.81 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 1996 | -7.4 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 1997 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 1998 | 4.27 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 1999 | 7.83 % change on previous year | +83.6% |
| 2000 | 5.81 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 2001 | 4.91 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2002 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2003 | -4.13 % change on previous year | -456.7% |
| 2004 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -131.2% |
| 2005 | 5.13 % change on previous year | +298.4% |
| 2006 | 8.26 % change on previous year | +60.9% |
| 2007 | 6.53 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 2008 | 9.28 % change on previous year | +42.1% |
| 2009 | 9.36 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 9.04 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 8.37 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 11.55 % change on previous year | +37.9% |
| 2013 | -34.81 % change on previous year | -401.5% |
| 2014 | 11.98 % change on previous year | -134.4% |
| 2015 | 7.16 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 2016 | 7.87 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2017 | 11.26 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 2018 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2019 | 5.5 % change on previous year | +118.4% |
| 2020 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 2021 | 4.2 % change on previous year | +44.8% |
| 2022 | 6.5 % change on previous year | +54.7% |
| 2023 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2024 | 7.63 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 2025 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.7 % change on previous year | 0.9934 % change on previous year | 17.8 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 12.09 % change on previous year | 4.13 % change on previous year | 32.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.96 % change on previous year | -7.13 % change on previous year | 39.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.1 % change on previous year | -7.4 % change on previous year | 30.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.76 % change on previous year | -4.13 % change on previous year | 9.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.04 % change on previous year | -34.81 % change on previous year | 11.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.41 % change on previous year | 2.9 % change on previous year | 7.63 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 11.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 556.13 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 581.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 323,630 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7084 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 393.99 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 6.95 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 39.41 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.81 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 104th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. 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 GDP (current LCU), 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 GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.