Imports of goods, services and primary income in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Imports of goods, services and primary income was 267.11 million BoP, current US$ in 1994. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Central African Republic, 1977–1994
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 1994, imports of goods, services and primary income in Central African Republic stood at 267.11 million BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 14.7% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods, services and primary income in Central African Republic peaked at 432.50 million BoP, current US$ in 1990 and was at its lowest, 177.49 million BoP, current US$, in 1977.
That places Central African Republic 195th out of 200 countries with data for 1994, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
Imports of goods, services and primary income in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 177.49 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 208.15 million BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1979 | 254.24 million BoP, current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1980 | 329.22 million BoP, current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1981 | 241.31 million BoP, current US$ | -26.7% |
| 1982 | 268.34 million BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1983 | 254.98 million BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 238.83 million BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 1985 | 289.82 million BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 1986 | 357.81 million BoP, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1987 | 374.02 million BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 351.29 million BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 351.85 million BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 432.50 million BoP, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1991 | 334.26 million BoP, current US$ | -22.7% |
| 1992 | 363.89 million BoP, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1993 | 313.23 million BoP, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 1994 | 267.11 million BoP, current US$ | -14.7% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 267.11 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.07 billion BoP, current US$, 4% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 267.11 million BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.72 billion BoP, current US$, 4% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 213.30 million BoP, current US$ | 177.49 million BoP, current US$ | 254.24 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 305.75 million BoP, current US$ | 238.83 million BoP, current US$ | 374.02 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 342.20 million BoP, current US$ | 267.11 million BoP, current US$ | 432.50 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 192 Tonga 419.37 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 193 Kiribati 387.85 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 194 Marshall Islands 294.39 million BoP, current US$
- 196 Micronesia, Federated States of 259.26 million BoP, current US$
- 197 Palau 247.40 million BoP, current US$
- 198 Sao Tome and Principe 204.15 million BoP, current US$ 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$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods, services and primary income in Central African Republic?
- Imports of goods, services and primary income in Central African Republic was 267.11 million BoP, current US$ in 1994, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 432.50 million BoP, current US$ in 1990.
- What is the lowest imports of goods, services and primary income recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 177.49 million BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Central African Republic rank for imports of goods, services and primary income?
- Central African Republic ranks 195th out of 200 countries with data for 1994.
- Is imports of goods, services and primary income 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 Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods, services and primary income (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. Primary income represents the return that accrues to institutional units for their contribution to the production process or for the provision of financial assets and renting natural resources to other institutional units. 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.