Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 36.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ▼ Falling
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Central African Republic, 2009–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic is 36.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.0% on the previous year and down 52.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic peaked at 104.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2016 and was at its lowest, 31.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2012.
That places Central African Republic 37th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 48.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2010 | 61.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.1% |
| 2011 | 41.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.6% |
| 2012 | 31.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.6% |
| 2013 | 34.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 58.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +71.6% |
| 2015 | 76.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +29.9% |
| 2016 | 104.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.0% |
| 2017 | 66.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -36.6% |
| 2018 | 66.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 60.19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.6% |
| 2020 | 60.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 48.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 2022 | 49.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 45.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 2024 | 44.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2025 | 36.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 36.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 66.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 54% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 36.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 48.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 48.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1 |
| 2010s | 60.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 31.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 104.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 36.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 60.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 34 Comoros 55.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 35 Hungary 46.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 36 Japan 36.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 38 Vanuatu 31.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 39 Sri Lanka 30.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 40 Bhutan 28.29 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic?
- Gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic was 36.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 104.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2012.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Central African Republic ranks 37th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross capital formation (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.