Gross fixed capital formation in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Gross fixed capital formation was 263.76 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Central African Republic, 1977–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Central African Republic stood at 263.76 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Central African Republic peaked at 291.66 billion current LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, 11.70 billion current LCU, in 1980.
Central African Republic ranks 90th of 181 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 fixed capital formation in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 14.50 billion current LCU | — |
| 1978 | 12.50 billion current LCU | -13.8% |
| 1979 | 16.70 billion current LCU | +33.6% |
| 1980 | 11.70 billion current LCU | -29.9% |
| 1981 | 15.20 billion current LCU | +29.9% |
| 1982 | 15.70 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 26.30 billion current LCU | +67.5% |
| 1984 | 33.80 billion current LCU | +28.5% |
| 1985 | 48.18 billion current LCU | +42.5% |
| 1986 | 50.00 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 46.40 billion current LCU | -7.2% |
| 1988 | 37.10 billion current LCU | -20.0% |
| 1989 | 41.18 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 1990 | 46.34 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 1991 | 47.31 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 45.35 billion current LCU | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 35.70 billion current LCU | -21.3% |
| 1994 | 56.40 billion current LCU | +58.0% |
| 1995 | 72.68 billion current LCU | +28.9% |
| 1996 | 34.52 billion current LCU | -52.5% |
| 1997 | 42.90 billion current LCU | +24.3% |
| 1998 | 47.08 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 79.77 billion current LCU | +69.4% |
| 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 | 125.64 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 171.07 billion current LCU | +36.2% |
| 2011 | 154.11 billion current LCU | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 138.02 billion current LCU | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 53.05 billion current LCU | -61.6% |
| 2014 | 197.93 billion current LCU | +273.1% |
| 2015 | 206.26 billion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 225.79 billion current LCU | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 291.66 billion current LCU | +29.2% |
| 2018 | 202.29 billion current LCU | -30.6% |
| 2019 | 187.26 billion current LCU | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 245.06 billion current LCU | +30.9% |
| 2021 | 219.41 billion current LCU | -10.5% |
| 2022 | 221.92 billion current LCU | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 226.23 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 252.37 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 2025 | 263.76 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 263.76 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.34 trillion current LCU, 11% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 263.76 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.15 trillion current LCU, 23% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation 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 | +273.1% | 53.05 billion current LCU | 197.93 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.57 billion current LCU | 12.50 billion current LCU | 16.70 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 1980s | 32.56 billion current LCU | 11.70 billion current LCU | 50.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 50.81 billion current LCU | 34.52 billion current LCU | 79.77 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 77.02 billion current LCU | 42.43 billion current LCU | 125.64 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 182.74 billion current LCU | 53.05 billion current LCU | 291.66 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 238.13 billion current LCU | 219.41 billion current LCU | 263.76 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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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 fixed capital formation in Central African Republic?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Central African Republic was 263.76 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 291.66 billion current LCU in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.70 billion current LCU in 1980.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Central African Republic ranks 90th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.9%. 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 fixed capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. 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.