Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 162.92 million current US$ in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Central African Republic, 1980–2017
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2017, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Central African Republic stood at 162.92 million current US$.
The figure is down 24.7% on the previous year and up 155.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Central African Republic peaked at 316.05 million current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 9.69 million current US$, in 1985.
Central African Republic ranks 118th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 13.47 million current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 16.55 million current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1982 | 12.89 million current US$ | -22.1% |
| 1983 | 12.21 million current US$ | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 23.43 million current US$ | +92.0% |
| 1985 | 9.69 million current US$ | -58.6% |
| 1986 | 16.10 million current US$ | +66.2% |
| 1987 | 106.43 million current US$ | +560.9% |
| 1988 | 131.50 million current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1989 | 113.95 million current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1990 | 132.09 million current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1991 | 96.67 million current US$ | -26.8% |
| 1992 | 32.29 million current US$ | -66.6% |
| 1993 | 43.96 million current US$ | +36.1% |
| 1994 | 42.53 million current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 19.28 million current US$ | -54.7% |
| 1996 | 31.29 million current US$ | +62.2% |
| 1997 | 17.46 million current US$ | -44.2% |
| 1998 | 26.65 million current US$ | +52.6% |
| 1999 | 40.55 million current US$ | +52.1% |
| 2000 | 42.38 million current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 34.54 million current US$ | -18.5% |
| 2002 | 41.23 million current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2003 | 28.97 million current US$ | -29.7% |
| 2004 | 74.32 million current US$ | +156.6% |
| 2005 | 30.77 million current US$ | -58.6% |
| 2006 | 80.78 million current US$ | +162.5% |
| 2007 | 63.76 million current US$ | -21.1% |
| 2008 | 72.55 million current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 75.42 million current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 80.84 million current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 65.15 million current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2012 | 136.18 million current US$ | +109.0% |
| 2013 | 108.52 million current US$ | -20.3% |
| 2014 | 316.05 million current US$ | +191.2% |
| 2015 | 197.83 million current US$ | -37.4% |
| 2016 | 216.28 million current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2017 | 162.92 million current US$ | -24.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 45.62 million current US$ | 9.69 million current US$ | 131.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.28 million current US$ | 17.46 million current US$ | 132.09 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.47 million current US$ | 28.97 million current US$ | 80.78 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 160.47 million current US$ | 65.15 million current US$ | 316.05 million current US$ | 8 |
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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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 10.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8828 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 490.95 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 513.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 285,699 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.6352 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Central African Republic?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Central African Republic was 162.92 million current US$ in 2017, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 316.05 million current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.69 million current US$ in 1985.
- How does Central African Republic rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Central African Republic ranks 118th out of 202 countries with data for 2017.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 155.5%. 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 Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. 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.