GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: GDP per capita, PPP annual growth was 1.3% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita, PPP annual growth in Central African Republic, 1961–2011
Source: "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ". Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2011, gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Central African Republic stood at 1.3%.
That represents a change of up 25.1% on the previous year and up 215.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Central African Republic peaked at 6.4% in 1984 and was at its lowest, -10.9%, in 1983.
Central African Republic ranks 33rd of 51 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 per capita, PPP annual growth in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.2% | — |
| 1962 | -5.4% | -269.7% |
| 1963 | -2.5% | -53.2% |
| 1964 | 0.1% | -105.5% |
| 1965 | -1.0% | -844.0% |
| 1966 | -1.4% | +34.9% |
| 1967 | 2.5% | -280.0% |
| 1968 | -0.7% | -128.6% |
| 1969 | 4.9% | -782.6% |
| 1970 | 0.3% | -94.1% |
| 1971 | -0.8% | -387.5% |
| 1972 | -1.9% | +129.4% |
| 1973 | -0.0% | -97.9% |
| 1974 | 4.3% | -10598.5% |
| 1975 | -1.7% | -138.8% |
| 1976 | 3.2% | -292.0% |
| 1977 | 1.5% | -52.7% |
| 1978 | -1.1% | -176.5% |
| 1979 | -4.9% | +324.9% |
| 1980 | -7.0% | +43.4% |
| 1981 | -4.3% | -38.2% |
| 1982 | 4.5% | -204.6% |
| 1983 | -10.9% | -340.0% |
| 1984 | 6.4% | -158.7% |
| 1985 | 1.2% | -81.1% |
| 1986 | 1.1% | -6.2% |
| 1987 | -7.0% | -719.6% |
| 1988 | -0.4% | -94.4% |
| 1989 | -0.2% | -53.6% |
| 1990 | -4.4% | +2290.3% |
| 1991 | -3.0% | -32.2% |
| 1992 | -8.8% | +197.3% |
| 1993 | -2.2% | -74.6% |
| 1994 | 2.3% | -201.6% |
| 1995 | 4.6% | +103.8% |
| 1996 | -6.2% | -234.8% |
| 1997 | 3.0% | -147.5% |
| 1998 | 2.5% | -16.2% |
| 1999 | 1.5% | -38.4% |
| 2000 | -4.3% | -383.3% |
| 2001 | -1.1% | -73.5% |
| 2002 | -2.2% | +92.8% |
| 2003 | -8.6% | +286.4% |
| 2004 | -0.6% | -93.1% |
| 2005 | 0.7% | -223.5% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | +179.0% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | -92.2% |
| 2009 | -0.2% | -228.6% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | -663.2% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +25.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.0% | -5.4% | 4.9% | 9 |
| 1970s | -0.1% | -4.9% | 4.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.7% | -10.9% | 6.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.1% | -8.8% | 4.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.2% | -8.6% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2 |
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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)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -8.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1034 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 57.53 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 19.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3356 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 186.65 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 14.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 195.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Central African Republic?
- Gdp per capita, ppp annual growth in Central African Republic was 1.3% in 2011, according to "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ".
- What is the highest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 6.4% in 1984.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita, ppp annual growth recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.9% in 1983.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gdp per capita, ppp annual growth?
- Central African Republic ranks 33rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gdp per capita, ppp annual growth rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 215.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from "World Bank, International Comparison Programme database. ", published as part of GDP per capita, PPP annual growth (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual percentage growth rate of GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as the U.S. dollar has in the United States. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant 2000 international dollars.