Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 18.0% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Central African Republic, 2009–2023
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2023, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Central African Republic stood at 18.0%.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Central African Republic peaked at 23.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 17.4%, in 2014.
Central African Republic ranks 31st of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 19.3% | — |
| 2010 | 18.4% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 20.0% | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 23.7% | +18.4% |
| 2013 | 21.1% | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 17.4% | -17.2% |
| 2015 | 19.7% | +13.2% |
| 2016 | 19.5% | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 18.4% | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 18.1% | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 17.8% | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 17.7% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 18.7% | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 18.3% | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 18.0% | -2.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 18.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 2.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 18.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.3% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 19.4% | 17.4% | 23.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.2% | 17.7% | 18.7% | 4 |
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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 236.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0014 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.791 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 220.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.5776 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0495 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Central African Republic?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Central African Republic was 18.0% in 2023, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 23.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.4% in 2014.
- How does Central African Republic rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Central African Republic ranks 31st out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.