Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 2.58 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 2010–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic stood at 2.58 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.5% on the previous year and down 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 27.54 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -39.7 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Central African Republic 109th out of 168 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -337.9% |
| 2012 | 4.61 % change on previous year | -222.7% |
| 2013 | -39.7 % change on previous year | -960.4% |
| 2014 | 8.59 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 2015 | 4.43 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2016 | 15.84 % change on previous year | +257.7% |
| 2017 | -6.36 % change on previous year | -140.1% |
| 2018 | 27.54 % change on previous year | -533.3% |
| 2019 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2020 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -132.7% |
| 2021 | -0.2615 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 2022 | 3 % change on previous year | -1247.7% |
| 2023 | -4.19 % change on previous year | -239.6% |
| 2024 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -172.9% |
| 2025 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 2.58 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.94 % change on previous year, 52% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 2.58 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.97 % change on previous year, 52% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.61 % change on previous year | -39.7 % change on previous year | 27.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5152 % change on previous year | -4.19 % change on previous year | 3.05 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 106 Togo 2.97 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Ecuador 2.88 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Tonga 2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Slovenia 2.53 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Democratic Republic of Congo 2.47 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Bahrain 2.46 % change on previous year 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 national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 2.58 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 27.54 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -39.7 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 109th out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.