General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) was 20.81 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
20.81 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 16.3%
World rank
23rd
of 185 countries
All-time high
70.42 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-43.88 % change on previous year
in 2018
Years of data
65
1961–2025
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Central African Republic, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 20.81 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in 2025.
The figure is up 16.3% on the previous year and up 962.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Central African Republic peaked at 70.42 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -43.88 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places Central African Republic 23rd out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -26.9% |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1964 | 25.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 5.13 % change on previous year | -80.1% |
| 1966 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 1967 | 7.23 % change on previous year | +492.8% |
| 1968 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1969 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -53.2% |
| 1970 | 7.14 % change on previous year | +126.2% |
| 1971 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1972 | 4.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 7.27 % change on previous year | +52.7% |
| 1974 | 14.41 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 1975 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 1976 | 5.04 % change on previous year | +70.0% |
| 1977 | 5.48 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 25.97 % change on previous year | +374.0% |
| 1979 | 20.1 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 1980 | 9.44 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 1981 | 10.98 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 38.16 % change on previous year | +247.6% |
| 1983 | 8.44 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 1984 | -6.37 % change on previous year | -175.5% |
| 1985 | 48.06 % change on previous year | -854.8% |
| 1986 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -93.6% |
| 1987 | 4.05 % change on previous year | +32.3% |
| 1988 | -3.58 % change on previous year | -188.4% |
| 1989 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -165.4% |
| 1990 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -228.6% |
| 1991 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -336.6% |
| 1992 | -0.9486 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 1993 | -13.73 % change on previous year | +1346.8% |
| 1994 | 41.07 % change on previous year | -399.2% |
| 1995 | 6.59 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 1996 | -19.86 % change on previous year | -401.5% |
| 1997 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 1998 | 0.803 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 1999 | 59.8 % change on previous year | +7346.7% |
| 2000 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 2001 | -9.74 % change on previous year | -770.8% |
| 2002 | -0.1463 % change on previous year | -98.5% |
| 2003 | -28.2 % change on previous year | +19175.4% |
| 2004 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 2005 | -12.25 % change on previous year | -706.2% |
| 2006 | -14.74 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 2007 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -92.5% |
| 2008 | 21.04 % change on previous year | -2013.7% |
| 2009 | 11.41 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 2010 | 15.89 % change on previous year | +39.3% |
| 2011 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 2012 | 70.42 % change on previous year | +4791.9% |
| 2013 | 3.63 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2014 | 0.1903 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2015 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +929.6% |
| 2016 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +164.4% |
| 2017 | 8.63 % change on previous year | +66.6% |
| 2018 | -43.88 % change on previous year | -608.6% |
| 2019 | 10.22 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 2020 | 23.78 % change on previous year | +132.6% |
| 2021 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 2022 | -2.88 % change on previous year | +83.2% |
| 2023 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -249.1% |
| 2024 | 17.9 % change on previous year | +316.2% |
| 2025 | 20.81 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.29 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 25.81 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.31 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 25.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.46 % change on previous year | -6.37 % change on previous year | 48.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.53 % change on previous year | -19.86 % change on previous year | 59.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.02 % change on previous year | -28.2 % change on previous year | 21.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.37 % change on previous year | -43.88 % change on previous year | 70.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.39 % change on previous year | -2.88 % change on previous year | 23.78 % 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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1778 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 91.79 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 25.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1031 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 57.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 60.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 33,380 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Central African Republic?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Central African Republic was 20.81 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 70.42 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -43.88 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Central African Republic rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- Central African Republic ranks 23rd out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 962.1%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (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 General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.