Imports of goods and services in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Imports of goods and services was 244.41 million BoP, current US$ in 1994. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in Central African Republic, 1977–1994
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 1994, imports of goods and services in Central African Republic stood at 244.41 million BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 15.7% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Central African Republic peaked at 410.14 million BoP, current US$ in 1990 and was at its lowest, 174.13 million BoP, current US$, in 1977.
That places Central African Republic 194th out of 200 countries with data for 1994, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 174.13 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 205.62 million BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1979 | 246.23 million BoP, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1980 | 327.43 million BoP, current US$ | +33.0% |
| 1981 | 236.65 million BoP, current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1982 | 256.11 million BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1983 | 241.18 million BoP, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1984 | 226.44 million BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 275.79 million BoP, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1986 | 342.64 million BoP, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1987 | 352.09 million BoP, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 330.12 million BoP, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 330.44 million BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 410.14 million BoP, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1991 | 315.31 million BoP, current US$ | -23.1% |
| 1992 | 341.73 million BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1993 | 290.03 million BoP, current US$ | -15.1% |
| 1994 | 244.41 million BoP, current US$ | -15.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 208.66 million BoP, current US$ | 174.13 million BoP, current US$ | 246.23 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 291.89 million BoP, current US$ | 226.44 million BoP, current US$ | 352.09 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 320.32 million BoP, current US$ | 244.41 million BoP, current US$ | 410.14 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 191 Chad 411.47 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 192 Tonga 392.89 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 193 Kiribati 380.72 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 195 Marshall Islands 237.15 million BoP, current US$
- 196 Sao Tome and Principe 236.53 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 197 Micronesia, Federated States of 231.26 million BoP, current US$
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)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 485.4 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate -2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.14 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 635.2 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate -6.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 664.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 369,640 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.72 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Central African Republic?
- Imports of goods and services in Central African Republic was 244.41 million BoP, current US$ in 1994, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 410.14 million BoP, current US$ in 1990.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 174.13 million BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Central African Republic rank for imports of goods and services?
- Central African Republic ranks 194th out of 200 countries with data for 1994.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.