Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) was 453.25 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Central African Republic, 1977–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Central African Republic is 453.25 million current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% on the previous year and up 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Central African Republic peaked at 502.30 million current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 47.78 million current US$, in 1982.
Central African Republic ranks 166th of 181 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 59.02 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 55.39 million current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1979 | 78.51 million current US$ | +41.7% |
| 1980 | 55.38 million current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1981 | 55.94 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 47.78 million current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1983 | 69.02 million current US$ | +44.5% |
| 1984 | 77.35 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1985 | 107.24 million current US$ | +38.6% |
| 1986 | 144.38 million current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1987 | 154.39 million current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 124.57 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 1989 | 129.10 million current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 170.19 million current US$ | +31.8% |
| 1991 | 167.72 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 171.35 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 126.08 million current US$ | -26.4% |
| 1994 | 101.59 million current US$ | -19.4% |
| 1995 | 145.60 million current US$ | +43.3% |
| 1996 | 67.48 million current US$ | -53.7% |
| 1997 | 73.51 million current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 79.80 million current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 129.55 million current US$ | +62.3% |
| 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 | 267.14 million current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 345.74 million current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2011 | 327.02 million current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 270.33 million current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2013 | 107.41 million current US$ | -60.3% |
| 2014 | 400.87 million current US$ | +273.2% |
| 2015 | 348.88 million current US$ | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 381.02 million current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 502.30 million current US$ | +31.8% |
| 2018 | 364.20 million current US$ | -27.5% |
| 2019 | 319.60 million current US$ | -12.2% |
| 2020 | 425.76 million current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2021 | 395.67 million current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 355.78 million current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2023 | 372.97 million current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 416.21 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2025 | 453.25 million current US$ | +8.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 453.25 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.27 billion current US$, 14% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 453.25 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion current US$, 10% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) 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 | +273.2% | 107.41 million current US$ | 400.87 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 64.31 million current US$ | 55.39 million current US$ | 78.51 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 96.51 million current US$ | 47.78 million current US$ | 154.39 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 123.29 million current US$ | 67.48 million current US$ | 171.35 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.69 million current US$ | 73.16 million current US$ | 267.14 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 336.74 million current US$ | 107.41 million current US$ | 502.30 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 403.27 million current US$ | 355.78 million current US$ | 453.25 million current US$ | 6 |
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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)
- 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 fixed capital formation in Central African Republic?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Central African Republic was 453.25 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 502.30 million current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.78 million current US$ in 1982.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Central African Republic ranks 166th 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 29.9%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.