Gross capital formation (current US$) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Gross capital formation (current US$) was 285.28 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
285.28 million current US$
Change on year
down 56.1%
World rank
177th
of 187 countries
All-time high
650.20 million current US$
in 2024
All-time low
22.02 million current US$
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 US$.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 285.28 million current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025.
The figure is down 56.1% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Central African Republic peaked at 650.20 million current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 22.02 million current US$, in 1960.
Central African Republic ranks 177th of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation (current US$) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22.02 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 26.09 million current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1962 | 28.98 million current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1963 | 28.16 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 31.43 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1965 | 32.24 million current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 33.38 million current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 35.77 million current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1968 | 31.10 million current US$ | -13.1% |
| 1969 | 30.77 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 34.01 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1971 | 37.77 million current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 42.46 million current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1973 | 56.53 million current US$ | +33.2% |
| 1974 | 43.62 million current US$ | -22.8% |
| 1975 | 52.26 million current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1976 | 53.99 million current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 58.61 million current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1978 | 66.47 million current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1979 | 68.63 million current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 55.85 million current US$ | -18.6% |
| 1981 | 60.72 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 49.91 million current US$ | -17.8% |
| 1983 | 77.94 million current US$ | +56.2% |
| 1984 | 78.50 million current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 133.05 million current US$ | +69.5% |
| 1986 | 143.42 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1987 | 151.70 million current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 132.93 million current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1989 | 145.06 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 183.09 million current US$ | +26.2% |
| 1991 | 174.21 million current US$ | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 175.11 million current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 135.28 million current US$ | -22.7% |
| 1994 | 99.64 million current US$ | -26.3% |
| 1995 | 157.48 million current US$ | +58.1% |
| 1996 | 73.32 million current US$ | -53.4% |
| 1997 | 94.53 million current US$ | +28.9% |
| 1998 | 106.53 million current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1999 | 129.55 million current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2000 | 101.51 million current US$ | -21.6% |
| 2001 | 95.51 million current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 95.87 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 73.16 million current US$ | -23.7% |
| 2004 | 86.67 million current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2005 | 131.98 million current US$ | +52.3% |
| 2006 | 149.61 million current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2007 | 181.66 million current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2008 | 253.73 million current US$ | +39.7% |
| 2009 | 272.98 million current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 360.89 million current US$ | +32.2% |
| 2011 | 334.21 million current US$ | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 271.95 million current US$ | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 127.12 million current US$ | -53.3% |
| 2014 | 416.68 million current US$ | +227.8% |
| 2015 | 369.78 million current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 409.96 million current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2017 | 530.55 million current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2018 | 577.46 million current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2019 | 577.54 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 604.95 million current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 638.29 million current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 579.61 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 606.87 million current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 650.20 million current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2025 | 285.28 million current US$ | -56.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 285.28 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.35 billion current US$, 9% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 285.28 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.76 billion current US$, 6% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross capital formation (current US$) 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 | +227.8% | 127.12 million current US$ | 416.68 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29.99 million current US$ | 22.02 million current US$ | 35.77 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 51.44 million current US$ | 34.01 million current US$ | 68.63 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 102.91 million current US$ | 49.91 million current US$ | 151.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 132.87 million current US$ | 73.32 million current US$ | 183.09 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 144.27 million current US$ | 73.16 million current US$ | 272.98 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 397.61 million current US$ | 127.12 million current US$ | 577.54 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 560.87 million current US$ | 285.28 million current US$ | 650.20 million current US$ | 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 285.28 million current US$ 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 650.20 million current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.02 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gross capital formation?
- Central African Republic ranks 177th 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 22.9%. 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.