Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 68.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
68.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
23rd
of 197 countries
All-time high
71.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2024
All-time low
-387.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2021
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Central African Republic, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 68.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP for taxes less subsidies on products (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and up 173.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, taxes less subsidies on products (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic peaked at 71.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024 and was at its lowest, -387.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2021.
That places Central African Republic 23rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 8.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 1962 | 11.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.9% |
| 1963 | 12.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.0% |
| 1964 | 14.08 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 1965 | 13.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1966 | 15.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 1967 | 15.87 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 32.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +106.2% |
| 1969 | 28.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1970 | 28.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1971 | 30.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 27.56 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 1973 | 28.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 2.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -92.2% |
| 1975 | 14.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +562.5% |
| 1976 | 14.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1977 | 16.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.2% |
| 1978 | 14.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1979 | 8.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -37.1% |
| 1980 | 12.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.9% |
| 1981 | 15.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.6% |
| 1982 | 18.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.9% |
| 1983 | 20.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 1984 | 29.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +41.0% |
| 1985 | 36.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.6% |
| 1986 | 23.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -35.4% |
| 1987 | 19.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 1988 | 19.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 22.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.9% |
| 1990 | 22.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 17.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.0% |
| 1992 | 16.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1993 | 15.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1994 | 27.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +76.7% |
| 1995 | 26.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 15.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -41.1% |
| 1997 | 35.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +131.7% |
| 1998 | 43.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.3% |
| 1999 | 40.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 35.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2001 | 32.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 35.24 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 27.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -23.2% |
| 2004 | 29.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 26.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2006 | 24.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 27.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 25.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 29.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.1% |
| 2010 | 33.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 22.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -31.4% |
| 2012 | 28.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.6% |
| 2013 | 19.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -32.3% |
| 2014 | 23.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.0% |
| 2015 | 24.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 28.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 2017 | 26.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 2018 | -312.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1272.4% |
| 2019 | -328.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2020 | -338.22 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2021 | -387.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.7% |
| 2022 | -53.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -86.1% |
| 2023 | 67.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -226.3% |
| 2024 | 71.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2025 | 68.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 68.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for low income countries, which is 23.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 2.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 68.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.97 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 4.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -1272.4% | 26.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -312.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1975 | +562.5% | 2.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 14.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2023 | +226.3% | -53.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 67.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1997 | +131.7% | 15.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 35.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.92 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 32.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.25 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 30.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 21.84 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 36.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 15.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 43.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 24.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 35.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | -43.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -328.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 33.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | -95.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -387.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 71.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 20 Chile 91.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Rwanda 76.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 22 Somalia 69.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Senegal 60.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 25 Benin 55.37 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 26 Togo 55.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1,290 BoP, current US$ (2002)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2002)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per person (2002)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 40.41 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 4.29 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0147 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.58 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is taxes less subsidies on products (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic?
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic was 68.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest taxes less subsidies on products (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 71.06 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- What is the lowest taxes less subsidies on products (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -387.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- How does Central African Republic rank for taxes less subsidies on products (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Central African Republic ranks 23rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is taxes less subsidies on products (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.7%. 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 Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Taxes less subsidies on products Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.