Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) was -14.73 % change on previous year in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Central African Republic, 1978–1994
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Central African Republic is -14.73 % change on previous year, measured in 1994.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and down 132.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Central African Republic peaked at 29.49 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -26.7 % change on previous year, in 1981.
Central African Republic ranks 191st of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 17.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 22.14 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1980 | 29.49 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1981 | -26.7 % change on previous year | -190.5% |
| 1982 | 11.2 % change on previous year | -141.9% |
| 1983 | -4.98 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 1984 | -6.33 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 1985 | 21.35 % change on previous year | -437.1% |
| 1986 | 23.46 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -80.7% |
| 1988 | -6.08 % change on previous year | -234.2% |
| 1989 | 0.1606 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 1990 | 22.92 % change on previous year | +14176.7% |
| 1991 | -22.71 % change on previous year | -199.1% |
| 1992 | 8.86 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 1993 | -13.92 % change on previous year | -257.1% |
| 1994 | -14.73 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -14.73 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.59 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -14.73 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.64 % change on previous year. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$) in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +14176.7% | 0.1606 % change on previous year | 22.92 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.71 % change on previous year | 17.28 % change on previous year | 22.14 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 4.61 % change on previous year | -26.7 % change on previous year | 29.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.92 % change on previous year | -22.71 % change on previous year | 22.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 188 Brunei -13.39 % change on previous year
- 189 Mauritius -13.93 % change on previous year compare
- 190 Niger -14.37 % change on previous year compare
- 192 Papua New Guinea -14.78 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Liberia -14.96 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Armenia -16.5 % change on previous year
More economy & growth data for Central African Republic
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP -0.5324 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.55 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), 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$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Central African Republic?
- Imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) in Central African Republic was -14.73 % change on previous year in 1994, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 29.49 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.7 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Central African Republic rank for imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$)?
- Central African Republic ranks 191st out of 198 countries with data for 1994.
- Is imports of goods, services and primary income (bop, current us$) rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 132.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$), 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 Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods, services and primary income Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods, services and primary income (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.