Gross capital formation (current LCU) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Gross capital formation (current LCU) was 166.01 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
166.01 billion current LCU
Change on year
down 57.9%
World rank
102nd
of 187 countries
All-time high
394.24 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
5.40 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Central African Republic, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Central African Republic is 166.01 billion current LCU, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 57.9% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Central African Republic peaked at 394.24 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.40 billion current LCU, in 1960.
Central African Republic ranks 102nd of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current LCU) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.40 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 6.40 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1962 | 7.10 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1963 | 6.90 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 7.70 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1965 | 7.90 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 8.20 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 8.80 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1968 | 7.70 billion current LCU | -12.5% |
| 1969 | 8.00 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 9.40 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1971 | 10.40 billion current LCU | +10.6% |
| 1972 | 10.70 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 12.60 billion current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1974 | 10.50 billion current LCU | -16.7% |
| 1975 | 11.20 billion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 12.90 billion current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1977 | 14.40 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1978 | 15.00 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1979 | 14.60 billion current LCU | -2.7% |
| 1980 | 11.80 billion current LCU | -19.2% |
| 1981 | 16.50 billion current LCU | +39.8% |
| 1982 | 16.40 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 29.70 billion current LCU | +81.1% |
| 1984 | 34.30 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1985 | 59.77 billion current LCU | +74.3% |
| 1986 | 49.67 billion current LCU | -16.9% |
| 1987 | 45.59 billion current LCU | -8.2% |
| 1988 | 39.59 billion current LCU | -13.2% |
| 1989 | 46.27 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1990 | 49.85 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1991 | 49.15 billion current LCU | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 46.35 billion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 38.30 billion current LCU | -17.4% |
| 1994 | 55.32 billion current LCU | +44.4% |
| 1995 | 78.61 billion current LCU | +42.1% |
| 1996 | 37.51 billion current LCU | -52.3% |
| 1997 | 55.17 billion current LCU | +47.1% |
| 1998 | 62.85 billion current LCU | +13.9% |
| 1999 | 79.77 billion current LCU | +26.9% |
| 2000 | 72.09 billion current LCU | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 69.95 billion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 66.51 billion current LCU | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 42.43 billion current LCU | -36.2% |
| 2004 | 45.71 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 69.59 billion current LCU | +52.2% |
| 2006 | 78.16 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 86.95 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 113.16 billion current LCU | +30.1% |
| 2009 | 128.38 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 2010 | 178.57 billion current LCU | +39.1% |
| 2011 | 157.50 billion current LCU | -11.8% |
| 2012 | 138.84 billion current LCU | -11.8% |
| 2013 | 62.79 billion current LCU | -54.8% |
| 2014 | 205.74 billion current LCU | +227.7% |
| 2015 | 218.62 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 242.95 billion current LCU | +11.1% |
| 2017 | 308.07 billion current LCU | +26.8% |
| 2018 | 320.75 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 338.39 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 348.20 billion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 353.95 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 361.54 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 368.11 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 394.24 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 2025 | 166.01 billion current LCU | -57.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 166.01 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.76 trillion current LCU, 9% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 166.01 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.06 trillion current LCU, 16% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +227.7% | 62.79 billion current LCU | 205.74 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.41 billion current LCU | 5.40 billion current LCU | 8.80 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.17 billion current LCU | 9.40 billion current LCU | 15.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.96 billion current LCU | 11.80 billion current LCU | 59.77 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 55.29 billion current LCU | 37.51 billion current LCU | 79.77 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.29 billion current LCU | 42.43 billion current LCU | 128.38 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 217.22 billion current LCU | 62.79 billion current LCU | 338.39 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 332.01 billion current LCU | 166.01 billion current LCU | 394.24 billion current LCU | 6 |
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 236.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.791 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 220.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.5776 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0495 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Central African Republic?
- Gross capital formation in Central African Republic was 166.01 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 394.24 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.40 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gross capital formation?
- Central African Republic ranks 102nd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 Gross capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.