General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per was 207,397 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
207,397 current LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
146th
of 184 countries
All-time high
271,713 current LCU per square kilometre
in 2017
All-time low
9,310 current LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Central African Republic, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 207,397 current LCU per square kilometre for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Central African Republic peaked at 271,713 current LCU per square kilometre in 2017 and was at its lowest, 9,310 current LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
Central African Republic ranks 146th of 184 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,310 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 9,952 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1963 | 9,952 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 12,520 current LCU per square kilometre | +25.8% |
| 1965 | 13,162 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 13,323 current LCU per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1967 | 14,286 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1968 | 15,249 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1969 | 15,731 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 16,854 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1971 | 16,854 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 17,657 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 18,941 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 21,670 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 1975 | 22,312 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 23,436 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 24,720 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1978 | 31,141 current LCU per square kilometre | +26.0% |
| 1979 | 37,401 current LCU per square kilometre | +20.1% |
| 1980 | 40,932 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1981 | 45,427 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 1982 | 62,763 current LCU per square kilometre | +38.2% |
| 1983 | 68,060 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 63,726 current LCU per square kilometre | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 94,355 current LCU per square kilometre | +48.1% |
| 1986 | 97,242 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 101,178 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 97,558 current LCU per square kilometre | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 99,840 current LCU per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 96,838 current LCU per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 103,726 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 102,742 current LCU per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 88,640 current LCU per square kilometre | -13.7% |
| 1994 | 125,041 current LCU per square kilometre | +41.1% |
| 1995 | 133,277 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 106,807 current LCU per square kilometre | -19.9% |
| 1997 | 104,146 current LCU per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 104,982 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 167,760 current LCU per square kilometre | +59.8% |
| 2000 | 170,196 current LCU per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 153,615 current LCU per square kilometre | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 153,390 current LCU per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 110,137 current LCU per square kilometre | -28.2% |
| 2004 | 112,362 current LCU per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 98,602 current LCU per square kilometre | -12.2% |
| 2006 | 84,073 current LCU per square kilometre | -14.7% |
| 2007 | 83,149 current LCU per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 100,645 current LCU per square kilometre | +21.0% |
| 2009 | 112,126 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 129,947 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.9% |
| 2011 | 131,818 current LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 224,638 current LCU per square kilometre | +70.4% |
| 2013 | 232,797 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 233,240 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 237,810 current LCU per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 250,130 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2017 | 271,713 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2018 | 152,477 current LCU per square kilometre | -43.9% |
| 2019 | 168,063 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 208,029 current LCU per square kilometre | +23.8% |
| 2021 | 204,753 current LCU per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 198,846 current LCU per square kilometre | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 207,397 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 207,397 current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.45 million current LCU per square kilometre, 8% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 207,397 current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.23 million current LCU per square kilometre, 4% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +70.4% | 131,818 current LCU per square kilometre | 224,638 current LCU per square kilometre |
| 1999 | +59.8% | 104,982 current LCU per square kilometre | 167,760 current LCU per square kilometre |
| 2018 | -43.9% | 271,713 current LCU per square kilometre | 152,477 current LCU per square kilometre |
| 1985 | +48.1% | 63,726 current LCU per square kilometre | 94,355 current LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,610 current LCU per square kilometre | 9,310 current LCU per square kilometre | 15,731 current LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 23,099 current LCU per square kilometre | 16,854 current LCU per square kilometre | 37,401 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 77,108 current LCU per square kilometre | 40,932 current LCU per square kilometre | 101,178 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 113,396 current LCU per square kilometre | 88,640 current LCU per square kilometre | 167,760 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 117,830 current LCU per square kilometre | 83,149 current LCU per square kilometre | 170,196 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 203,263 current LCU per square kilometre | 129,947 current LCU per square kilometre | 271,713 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 204,756 current LCU per square kilometre | 198,846 current LCU per square kilometre | 208,029 current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 143 Finland 230,721 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 144 Guyana 225,420 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 145 Ghana 214,564 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 147 Lithuania 207,147 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 148 Azerbaijan 205,810 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 149 Bahamas 200,050 current LCU per square kilometre compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1,290 BoP, current US$ (2002)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2002)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per person (2002)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 40.41 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 4.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.58 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Central African Republic?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Central African Republic was 207,397 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 271,713 current LCU per square kilometre in 2017.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,310 current LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Central African Republic rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per?
- Central African Republic ranks 146th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.