Real gdp growth in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Real gdp growth was 4.01 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Real gdp growth in Central African Republic, 1980–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for real gdp growth in Central African Republic is 4.01, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 25.4% on the previous year and up 42.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real gdp growth in Central African Republic peaked at 12.95 in 1981 and was at its lowest, -36.39, in 2013.
That places Central African Republic 75th 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 in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -3 | — |
| 1981 | 12.95 | -532.5% |
| 1982 | -3.57 | -127.6% |
| 1983 | -6.03 | +68.7% |
| 1984 | 9.91 | -264.5% |
| 1985 | 3.73 | -62.3% |
| 1986 | 7.19 | +92.7% |
| 1988 | 1.72 | -76.1% |
| 1989 | 3.79 | +120.6% |
| 1990 | 1.36 | -64.0% |
| 1991 | -0.799 | -158.6% |
| 1992 | -4.92 | +516.1% |
| 1993 | -1.2 | -75.7% |
| 1994 | 12.57 | -1149.4% |
| 1995 | 3.17 | -74.8% |
| 1996 | -6.16 | -294.5% |
| 1997 | 4.11 | -166.7% |
| 1998 | 3.34 | -18.6% |
| 1999 | 2.89 | -13.6% |
| 2000 | -3.58 | -224.0% |
| 2001 | 2.61 | -172.9% |
| 2002 | 2.09 | -19.9% |
| 2003 | -2.25 | -207.6% |
| 2004 | -0.096 | -95.7% |
| 2005 | 2.93 | -3153.1% |
| 2006 | 4.75 | +62.2% |
| 2007 | 4.03 | -15.2% |
| 2008 | 2.61 | -35.2% |
| 2009 | 2.81 | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 4.63 | +64.7% |
| 2011 | 4.2 | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 5.05 | +20.5% |
| 2013 | -36.39 | -820.1% |
| 2014 | 0.08 | -100.2% |
| 2015 | 4.34 | +5322.5% |
| 2016 | 4.75 | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 4.53 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 3.2 | -29.3% |
| 2019 | 4.01 | +25.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 4.01 is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.56, 88% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 4.01 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.52, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Real gdp growth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +5322.5% | 0.08 | 4.34 |
| 2005 | +3153.1% | -0.096 | 2.93 |
| 1994 | +1149.4% | -1.2 | 12.57 |
| 2013 | -820.1% | 5.05 | -36.39 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.97 | -6.03 | 12.95 | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.44 | -6.16 | 12.57 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.59 | -3.58 | 4.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1602 | -36.39 | 5.05 | 10 |
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More economy & growth data for Central African Republic
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 25.44 % change on previous year (2019)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is real gdp growth in Central African Republic?
- Real gdp growth in Central African Republic was 4.01 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest real gdp growth recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 12.95 in 1981.
- What is the lowest real gdp growth recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.39 in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for real gdp growth?
- Central African Republic ranks 75th out of 196 countries with data for 2019.
- Is real gdp growth rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Real gdp growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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