Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate was -8.65 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 2010–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded -8.65 % change on previous year for gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 275.4% on the previous year and down 153.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 92.26 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -27.96 % change on previous year, in 2017.
That places Central African Republic 157th out of 169 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.69 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -23.34 % change on previous year | -173.7% |
| 2012 | -22.4 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2013 | -26.87 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 2014 | 92.26 % change on previous year | -443.4% |
| 2015 | 16.24 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 2016 | 48.47 % change on previous year | +198.5% |
| 2017 | -27.96 % change on previous year | -157.7% |
| 2018 | 7.09 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 2019 | -9.54 % change on previous year | -234.4% |
| 2020 | 5.81 % change on previous year | -160.9% |
| 2021 | -13.18 % change on previous year | -326.9% |
| 2022 | -4.53 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 2023 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 2024 | 4.93 % change on previous year | -422.3% |
| 2025 | -8.65 % change on previous year | -275.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -8.65 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 8.5 % change on previous year. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -8.65 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.99 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.56 % change on previous year | -27.96 % change on previous year | 92.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.86 % change on previous year | -13.18 % change on previous year | 5.81 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 158 Togo -10.26 % change on previous year compare
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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)
- 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 gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was -8.65 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 92.26 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.96 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 157th out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 153.2%. 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 Gross capital formation (constant 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 Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.