GNI per capita in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: GNI per capita was 160,529 constant LCU in 2025. ▬ Flat
GNI per capita in Central African Republic, 2009–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 160,529 constant LCU for gni per capita in 2025.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Central African Republic peaked at 188,948 constant LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 113,549 constant LCU, in 2014.
That places Central African Republic 71st out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
GNI per capita in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 182,005 constant LCU | — |
| 2010 | 188,948 constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 184,050 constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 188,253 constant LCU | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 114,808 constant LCU | -39.0% |
| 2014 | 113,549 constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 119,386 constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 124,668 constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 131,579 constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 163,890 constant LCU | +24.6% |
| 2019 | 167,066 constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 163,099 constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 163,831 constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 163,157 constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 163,326 constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 160,613 constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2025 | 160,529 constant LCU | -0.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 160,529 constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 160,529 constant LCU, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 160,529 constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 391,750 constant LCU, 41% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GNI per capita 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -39.0% | 188,253 constant LCU | 114,808 constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 182,005 constant LCU | 182,005 constant LCU | 182,005 constant LCU | 1 |
| 2010s | 149,620 constant LCU | 113,549 constant LCU | 188,948 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 162,426 constant LCU | 160,529 constant LCU | 163,831 constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 68 United Arab Emirates 184,264 constant LCU compare
- 69 Pakistan 176,986 constant LCU compare
- 70 Israel 170,551 constant LCU compare
- 72 Kyrgyzstan 151,819 constant LCU compare
- 73 Maldives 145,375 constant LCU compare
- 74 Saudi Arabia 127,997 constant LCU 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 gni per capita in Central African Republic?
- Gni per capita in Central African Republic was 160,529 constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 188,948 constant LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 113,549 constant LCU in 2014.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gni per capita?
- Central African Republic ranks 71st out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI per capita (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.