Real gdp growth in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Real gdp growth was 4.01 in 2019. β—† Volatile

Latest (2019)
4.01
Change on year
up 25.4%
World rank
75th
of 196 countries
All-time high
12.95
in 1981
All-time low
-36.39
in 2013
Years of data
39
1980–2019

Real gdp growth in Central African Republic, 1980–2019

-40-30-20-100101980199920191980: -31981: 131982: -3.61983: -61984: 9.91985: 3.71986: 7.21988: 1.71989: 3.81990: 1.41991: -0.7991992: -4.91993: -1.21994: 12.61995: 3.21996: -6.21997: 4.11998: 3.31999: 2.92000: -3.62001: 2.62002: 2.12003: -2.22004: -0.0962005: 2.92006: 4.82007: 42008: 2.62009: 2.82010: 4.62011: 4.22012: 5.12013: -36.42014: 0.082015: 4.32016: 4.82017: 4.52018: 3.22019: 4

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 72 Brunei Darussalam 4.05 compare
  2. 73 Albania 4.05 compare
  3. 74 Myanmar 4.02 compare
  4. 76 United Arab Emirates 3.99 compare
  5. 77 Malta 3.96 compare
  6. 78 Andorra, Principality of 3.9 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Real gdp growth
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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