Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Central government revenues as a share of GDP was 9.2% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Central African Republic, 2004–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for central government revenues as a share of gdp in Central African Republic is 9.2%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, central government revenues as a share of gdp in Central African Republic peaked at 9.6% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 2014.
Central African Republic ranks 152nd of 157 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Central government revenues as a share of GDP in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8.3% | — |
| 2008 | 9.4% | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 9.2% | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 8.6% | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 9.6% | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 4.6% | -52.0% |
| 2015 | 5.7% | +23.6% |
| 2016 | 7.3% | +28.9% |
| 2017 | 7.2% | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 8.8% | +22.5% |
| 2019 | 8.8% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 9.5% | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 9.2% | -3.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 9.2% is below the median for low income countries, which is 13.1%, 70% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 9.2% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.8%, 58% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.9% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.7% | 4.6% | 9.6% | 9 |
| 2020s | 9.4% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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 central government revenues as a share of gdp in Central African Republic?
- Central government revenues as a share of gdp in Central African Republic was 9.2% in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 9.6% in 2012.
- What is the lowest central government revenues as a share of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 2014.
- How does Central African Republic rank for central government revenues as a share of gdp?
- Central African Republic ranks 152nd out of 157 countries with data for 2021.
- Is central government revenues as a share of gdp rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) Government Finance Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Central government revenues as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales included. Grants excluded.