Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Real gdp growth, annual growth rate was 25.44 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1981–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Central African Republic is 25.44 % change on previous year, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 186.7% on the previous year and up 234.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 532.52 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -820.06 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Central African Republic 67th out of 196 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 532.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -127.57 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 1983 | -68.73 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 1984 | 264.46 % change on previous year | -484.8% |
| 1985 | -62.34 % change on previous year | -123.6% |
| 1986 | 92.69 % change on previous year | -248.7% |
| 1989 | 120.61 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 1990 | -64.01 % change on previous year | -153.1% |
| 1991 | -158.58 % change on previous year | +147.7% |
| 1992 | -516.14 % change on previous year | +225.5% |
| 1993 | 75.67 % change on previous year | -114.7% |
| 1995 | -74.82 % change on previous year | -198.9% |
| 1996 | -294.47 % change on previous year | +293.6% |
| 1997 | 166.67 % change on previous year | -156.6% |
| 1998 | -18.64 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 1999 | -13.56 % change on previous year | -27.2% |
| 2000 | -224.04 % change on previous year | +1551.9% |
| 2001 | 172.86 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 2002 | -19.85 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 2003 | -207.56 % change on previous year | +945.4% |
| 2004 | 95.73 % change on previous year | -146.1% |
| 2006 | 62.2 % change on previous year | -35.0% |
| 2007 | -15.21 % change on previous year | -124.5% |
| 2008 | -35.18 % change on previous year | +131.3% |
| 2009 | 7.62 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 2010 | 64.69 % change on previous year | +749.4% |
| 2011 | -9.41 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 2012 | 20.48 % change on previous year | -317.5% |
| 2013 | -820.06 % change on previous year | -4104.8% |
| 2014 | 100.22 % change on previous year | -112.2% |
| 2016 | 9.5 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 2017 | -4.67 % change on previous year | -149.2% |
| 2018 | -29.33 % change on previous year | +527.5% |
| 2019 | 25.44 % change on previous year | -186.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -4104.8% | 20.48 % change on previous year | -820.06 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | -1551.9% | -13.56 % change on previous year | -224.04 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 107.38 % change on previous year | -127.57 % change on previous year | 532.52 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -99.77 % change on previous year | -516.14 % change on previous year | 166.67 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -18.16 % change on previous year | -224.04 % change on previous year | 172.86 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -71.46 % change on previous year | -820.06 % change on previous year | 100.22 % change on previous year | 9 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 64 Kyrgyz Republic 28.04 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Mozambique, Republic of 25.98 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Nepal 25.62 % change on previous year compare
- 68 Bhutan 24.04 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Nigeria 22.77 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Armenia, Republic of 22.28 % 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)
- 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 real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 25.44 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 532.52 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -820.06 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for real gdp growth, annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 67th out of 196 countries with data for 2019.
- Is real gdp growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 234.0%. 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 Real gdp growth, 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 Real gdp growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Real gdp growth Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Real gdp growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.