Imports of goods and services in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Imports of goods and services was 598.83 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
598.83 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 14.2%
World rank
97th
of 193 countries
All-time high
598.83 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
9.40 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Central African Republic, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Central African Republic is 598.83 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 14.2% on the previous year and up 65.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Central African Republic peaked at 598.83 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9.40 billion current LCU, in 1960.
That places Central African Republic 97th out of 193 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.
Imports of goods and services in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9.40 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 10.80 billion current LCU | +14.9% |
| 1962 | 11.50 billion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 1963 | 12.20 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1964 | 14.20 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 1965 | 13.90 billion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 1966 | 16.50 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1967 | 18.90 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 1968 | 18.81 billion current LCU | -0.5% |
| 1969 | 18.38 billion current LCU | -2.3% |
| 1970 | 21.72 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1971 | 20.76 billion current LCU | -4.4% |
| 1972 | 19.63 billion current LCU | -5.5% |
| 1973 | 22.05 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1974 | 29.35 billion current LCU | +33.1% |
| 1975 | 32.40 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1976 | 31.61 billion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 42.78 billion current LCU | +35.3% |
| 1978 | 46.69 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 52.37 billion current LCU | +12.2% |
| 1980 | 69.18 billion current LCU | +32.1% |
| 1981 | 64.30 billion current LCU | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 84.16 billion current LCU | +30.9% |
| 1983 | 91.91 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 98.94 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1985 | 122.92 billion current LCU | +24.2% |
| 1986 | 111.24 billion current LCU | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 103.05 billion current LCU | -7.4% |
| 1988 | 94.39 billion current LCU | -8.4% |
| 1989 | 104.17 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1990 | 101.50 billion current LCU | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 101.50 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 98.53 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 82.88 billion current LCU | -15.9% |
| 1994 | 118.23 billion current LCU | +42.7% |
| 1995 | 157.31 billion current LCU | +33.1% |
| 1996 | 132.05 billion current LCU | -16.1% |
| 1997 | 158.37 billion current LCU | +19.9% |
| 1998 | 162.03 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 147.62 billion current LCU | -8.9% |
| 2000 | 164.65 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 154.19 billion current LCU | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 139.21 billion current LCU | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 119.20 billion current LCU | -14.4% |
| 2004 | 129.13 billion current LCU | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 153.13 billion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 2006 | 168.63 billion current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 190.91 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 208.34 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 210.52 billion current LCU | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 241.76 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 2011 | 245.26 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 275.65 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 195.72 billion current LCU | -29.0% |
| 2014 | 340.73 billion current LCU | +74.1% |
| 2015 | 361.71 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 386.20 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 479.93 billion current LCU | +24.3% |
| 2018 | 415.98 billion current LCU | -13.3% |
| 2019 | 446.55 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 460.00 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 431.64 billion current LCU | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 489.44 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 2023 | 450.14 billion current LCU | -8.0% |
| 2024 | 524.28 billion current LCU | +16.5% |
| 2025 | 598.83 billion current LCU | +14.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.46 billion current LCU | 9.40 billion current LCU | 18.90 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 31.94 billion current LCU | 19.63 billion current LCU | 52.37 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 94.43 billion current LCU | 64.30 billion current LCU | 122.92 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 126.00 billion current LCU | 82.88 billion current LCU | 162.03 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 163.79 billion current LCU | 119.20 billion current LCU | 210.52 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 338.95 billion current LCU | 195.72 billion current LCU | 479.93 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 492.39 billion current LCU | 431.64 billion current LCU | 598.83 billion current LCU | 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)
- 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 598.83 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 598.83 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.40 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does Central African Republic rank for imports of goods and services?
- Central African Republic ranks 97th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.6%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current LCU). 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 series is expressed in local currency units.