Goods imports (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Goods imports (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was -17.42 % change on previous year in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Goods imports (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1978–1994
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 1994, goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic stood at -17.42 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 1,044.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 39.28 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -26.05 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Central African Republic 193rd out of 199 countries with data for 1994, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 13.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 12.91 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 39.28 % change on previous year | +204.3% |
| 1981 | -21.9 % change on previous year | -155.8% |
| 1982 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -116.3% |
| 1983 | -8.15 % change on previous year | -328.7% |
| 1984 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 1985 | 19.77 % change on previous year | +971.3% |
| 1986 | 19.82 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1987 | -1.65 % change on previous year | -108.3% |
| 1988 | -9.4 % change on previous year | +468.7% |
| 1989 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -141.0% |
| 1990 | 29.89 % change on previous year | +675.0% |
| 1991 | -26.05 % change on previous year | -187.2% |
| 1992 | 5.81 % change on previous year | -122.3% |
| 1993 | -16.35 % change on previous year | -381.3% |
| 1994 | -17.42 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -17.42 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.95 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -17.42 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.73 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.1 % change on previous year | 12.91 % change on previous year | 13.3 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 4.7 % change on previous year | -21.9 % change on previous year | 39.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.82 % change on previous year | -26.05 % change on previous year | 29.89 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 190 Micronesia (country) -13.69 % change on previous year
- 191 Brunei -14.74 % change on previous year
- 192 Sao Tome and Principe -15.14 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Gabon -17.67 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Liberia -20.96 % change on previous year compare
- 196 Niger -22.63 % change on previous year 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$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was -17.42 % change on previous year in 1994, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 39.28 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.05 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Central African Republic rank for goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 193rd out of 199 countries with data for 1994.
- Is goods imports (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,044.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$), 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 Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Goods imports Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.