GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 11.43 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11.43 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 49.1%
World rank
58th
of 212 countries
All-time high
35.59 % change on previous year
in 1985
All-time low
-33.44 % change on previous year
in 1994
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 11.43 % change on previous year for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 49.1% on the previous year and up 208.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 35.59 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -33.44 % change on previous year, in 1994.
Central African Republic ranks 58th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.79 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -88.8% |
| 1963 | 3.93 % change on previous year | +259.3% |
| 1964 | 9.77 % change on previous year | +148.5% |
| 1965 | 6.02 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 1966 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1967 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 1968 | 17.06 % change on previous year | +357.3% |
| 1969 | -1.94 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 1970 | 0.568 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 1971 | 6.53 % change on previous year | +1049.3% |
| 1972 | 14.33 % change on previous year | +119.5% |
| 1973 | 17.74 % change on previous year | +23.8% |
| 1974 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -78.8% |
| 1975 | 34.56 % change on previous year | +817.5% |
| 1976 | 19.14 % change on previous year | -44.6% |
| 1977 | 12.45 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 1978 | 20.36 % change on previous year | +63.6% |
| 1979 | 14.77 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1980 | 13.74 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1981 | -12.83 % change on previous year | -193.4% |
| 1982 | 7.7 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 1983 | -11.98 % change on previous year | -255.5% |
| 1984 | -3.17 % change on previous year | -73.6% |
| 1985 | 35.59 % change on previous year | -1224.0% |
| 1986 | 29.76 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 1987 | 7.02 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 1988 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 1989 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 1990 | 16.76 % change on previous year | -784.4% |
| 1991 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -126.2% |
| 1992 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 1993 | -9.43 % change on previous year | -475.9% |
| 1994 | -33.44 % change on previous year | +254.6% |
| 1995 | 31.04 % change on previous year | -192.8% |
| 1996 | -9.65 % change on previous year | -131.1% |
| 1997 | -6.95 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 1998 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 1999 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2000 | -8.27 % change on previous year | -349.0% |
| 2001 | 1.73 % change on previous year | -120.9% |
| 2002 | 6.8 % change on previous year | +292.8% |
| 2003 | 14.68 % change on previous year | +115.9% |
| 2004 | 11.38 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
| 2005 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2006 | 9.27 % change on previous year | +79.9% |
| 2007 | 16.28 % change on previous year | +75.7% |
| 2008 | 17.27 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 2010 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 13.79 % change on previous year | +279.0% |
| 2012 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -78.5% |
| 2013 | -32.61 % change on previous year | -1202.0% |
| 2014 | 12.02 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 2015 | -10.5 % change on previous year | -187.4% |
| 2016 | 7.62 % change on previous year | -172.5% |
| 2017 | 13.55 % change on previous year | +77.9% |
| 2018 | 7.17 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0144 % change on previous year | -99.8% |
| 2020 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +32838.9% |
| 2021 | 8.16 % change on previous year | +71.9% |
| 2022 | -5.32 % change on previous year | -165.2% |
| 2023 | 7.26 % change on previous year | -236.4% |
| 2024 | 7.67 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2025 | 11.43 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.04 % change on previous year | -1.94 % change on previous year | 17.06 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.42 % change on previous year | 0.568 % change on previous year | 34.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.87 % change on previous year | -12.83 % change on previous year | 35.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.7076 % change on previous year | -33.44 % change on previous year | 31.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.8 % change on previous year | -8.27 % change on previous year | 17.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.76 % change on previous year | -32.61 % change on previous year | 13.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.66 % change on previous year | -5.32 % change on previous year | 11.43 % 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$), per capita 556.13 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 6.95 % change on previous year (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 us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 11.43 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 35.59 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -33.44 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 58th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.9%. 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.