Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 19.01 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
19.01 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 15.1%
World rank
24th
of 192 countries
All-time high
74.14 % change on previous year
in 2014
All-time low
-27.73 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic is 19.01 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.1% on the previous year and up 267.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 74.14 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -27.73 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Central African Republic ranks 24th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 6.59 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 1963 | 6.09 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1964 | 16.39 % change on previous year | +169.3% |
| 1965 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -113.0% |
| 1966 | 18.41 % change on previous year | -965.7% |
| 1967 | 14.4 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1968 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 1969 | -6.97 % change on previous year | +546.2% |
| 1970 | 11.17 % change on previous year | -260.2% |
| 1971 | -4.08 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
| 1972 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -180.9% |
| 1973 | 27.05 % change on previous year | +719.9% |
| 1974 | 23.25 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 1975 | 23.96 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1976 | -12.47 % change on previous year | -152.1% |
| 1977 | 31.61 % change on previous year | -353.4% |
| 1978 | 18.82 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 1979 | 18.99 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 33 % change on previous year | +73.7% |
| 1981 | -27.73 % change on previous year | -184.0% |
| 1982 | 8.22 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 1983 | -5.83 % change on previous year | -170.9% |
| 1984 | -6.11 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 20.83 % change on previous year | -440.7% |
| 1986 | 17.4 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 1987 | 6.74 % change on previous year | -61.2% |
| 1988 | -7.58 % change on previous year | -212.3% |
| 1989 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -140.1% |
| 1990 | 14.17 % change on previous year | +366.1% |
| 1991 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 1992 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -199.1% |
| 1993 | -21.37 % change on previous year | -718.9% |
| 1994 | -27.25 % change on previous year | +27.5% |
| 1995 | 47.99 % change on previous year | -276.1% |
| 1996 | -18.09 % change on previous year | -137.7% |
| 1997 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -128.2% |
| 1998 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 1999 | -12.7 % change on previous year | -1136.7% |
| 2000 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
| 2001 | -9.19 % change on previous year | +177.8% |
| 2002 | -4.68 % change on previous year | -49.0% |
| 2003 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -152.1% |
| 2004 | 19.13 % change on previous year | +683.9% |
| 2005 | 18.6 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 11.14 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 2007 | 23.57 % change on previous year | +111.7% |
| 2008 | 17.11 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2009 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -124.4% |
| 2010 | 9.15 % change on previous year | -319.4% |
| 2011 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 2012 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2013 | -26.61 % change on previous year | -811.7% |
| 2014 | 74.14 % change on previous year | -378.7% |
| 2015 | -11.34 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 2016 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -157.5% |
| 2017 | 26.83 % change on previous year | +311.6% |
| 2018 | -9.39 % change on previous year | -135.0% |
| 2019 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -118.8% |
| 2020 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +175.4% |
| 2021 | -2.6 % change on previous year | -153.5% |
| 2022 | 0.806 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2023 | -5.42 % change on previous year | -772.9% |
| 2024 | 16.51 % change on previous year | -404.4% |
| 2025 | 19.01 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 19.01 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 13.36 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 19.01 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.46 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.39 % change on previous year | -6.97 % change on previous year | 18.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.16 % change on previous year | -12.47 % change on previous year | 31.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.2 % change on previous year | -27.73 % change on previous year | 33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.09 % change on previous year | -27.25 % change on previous year | 47.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.06 % change on previous year | -9.19 % change on previous year | 23.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.13 % change on previous year | -26.61 % change on previous year | 74.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.53 % change on previous year | -5.42 % change on previous year | 19.01 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 21 Guam 20.73 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Cameroon 19.82 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Uzbekistan 19.15 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Viet Nam 18.86 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Republic of Moldova 18.78 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Jordan 18.66 % 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$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 19.01 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 74.14 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -27.73 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Central African Republic rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 24th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.