Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita was 52,224 constant LCU per person in 2025. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita in Central African Republic, 2009–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita in Central African Republic is 52,224 constant LCU per person, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita in Central African Republic peaked at 55,095 constant LCU per person in 2017 and was at its lowest, 26,552 constant LCU per person, in 2013.
That places Central African Republic 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 39,132 constant LCU per person | — |
| 2010 | 43,820 constant LCU per person | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 41,993 constant LCU per person | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 43,612 constant LCU per person | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 26,552 constant LCU per person | -39.1% |
| 2014 | 42,378 constant LCU per person | +59.6% |
| 2015 | 46,701 constant LCU per person | +10.2% |
| 2016 | 48,265 constant LCU per person | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 55,095 constant LCU per person | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 51,192 constant LCU per person | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 52,993 constant LCU per person | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 52,653 constant LCU per person | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 47,078 constant LCU per person | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 50,515 constant LCU per person | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 44,456 constant LCU per person | -12.0% |
| 2024 | 47,214 constant LCU per person | +6.2% |
| 2025 | 52,224 constant LCU per person | +10.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 52,224 constant LCU per person is below the median for low income countries, which is 59,438 constant LCU per person, 88% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 52,224 constant LCU per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 86,953 constant LCU per person, 60% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39,132 constant LCU per person | 39,132 constant LCU per person | 39,132 constant LCU per person | 1 |
| 2010s | 45,260 constant LCU per person | 26,552 constant LCU per person | 55,095 constant LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 49,023 constant LCU per person | 44,456 constant LCU per person | 52,653 constant LCU per person | 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)
- 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 imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita in Central African Republic?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita in Central African Republic was 52,224 constant LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 55,095 constant LCU per person in 2017.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,552 constant LCU per person in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita?
- Central African Republic ranks 78th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per capita rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.