Transport services in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Transport services was 11.8% in 1993. ◆ Volatile
Transport services in Central African Republic, 1977–1993
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 1993, transport services in Central African Republic stood at 11.8%.
The figure is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transport services in Central African Republic peaked at 66.9% in 1977 and was at its lowest, 6.5%, in 1980.
Central African Republic ranks 115th of 198 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.
Transport services in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 66.9% | — |
| 1978 | 54.4% | -18.8% |
| 1979 | 12.7% | -76.6% |
| 1980 | 6.5% | -49.3% |
| 1981 | 12.5% | +93.6% |
| 1982 | 20.1% | +61.0% |
| 1983 | 20.9% | +4.1% |
| 1984 | 18.7% | -10.6% |
| 1985 | 15.4% | -17.8% |
| 1986 | 12.8% | -17.1% |
| 1987 | 10.3% | -19.1% |
| 1988 | 9.5% | -7.8% |
| 1989 | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 12.8% | +40.5% |
| 1991 | 10.9% | -14.6% |
| 1992 | 12.7% | +16.4% |
| 1993 | 11.8% | -7.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 11.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 11.7%, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 11.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.7%, 93% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Transport services 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +93.6% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44.7% | 12.7% | 66.9% | 3 |
| 1980s | 13.6% | 6.5% | 20.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.1% | 10.9% | 12.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 112 New Zealand 12.5%
- 113 Afghanistan 12.4%
- 114 Finland 12.3% compare
- 116 Niger 11.7% compare
- 117 Micronesia, Federated States of 11.7%
- 118 Sweden 11.7% 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 transport services in Central African Republic?
- Transport services in Central African Republic was 11.8% in 1993, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest transport services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 66.9% in 1977.
- What is the lowest transport services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.5% in 1980.
- How does Central African Republic rank for transport services?
- Central African Republic ranks 115th out of 198 countries with data for 1993.
- Is transport services rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Transport services (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Transport services covers the process of carriage of people and objects from one location to another as well as related supporting and auxiliary services. Also included are postal and courier services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.