Imports by region of origin in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Imports by region of origin was 8.84 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.84 million current US$
Change on year
down 68.1%
World rank
197th
of 210 countries
All-time high
137.04 million current US$
in 2019
All-time low
347,778 current US$
in 2006
Years of data
65
1960–2025
Imports by region of origin in Central African Republic, 1960–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Central African Republic is 8.84 million current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 68.1% on the previous year and down 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Central African Republic peaked at 137.04 million current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 347,778 current US$, in 2006.
That places Central African Republic 197th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.40 million current US$ | -30.0% |
| 1963 | 2.00 million current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1964 | 2.00 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 2.50 million current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1966 | 2.50 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 2.30 million current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1968 | 2.30 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1.95 million current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1970 | 2.03 million current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 1.86 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1972 | 1.72 million current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1973 | 4.59 million current US$ | +166.4% |
| 1974 | 2.56 million current US$ | -44.2% |
| 1975 | 2.44 million current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 2.09 million current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1977 | 2.20 million current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1978 | 2.17 million current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1979 | 3.19 million current US$ | +46.9% |
| 1980 | 2.84 million current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1981 | 3.94 million current US$ | +38.8% |
| 1982 | 5.37 million current US$ | +36.1% |
| 1983 | 3.04 million current US$ | -43.3% |
| 1984 | 4.02 million current US$ | +32.0% |
| 1985 | 3.26 million current US$ | -18.8% |
| 1986 | 6.52 million current US$ | +100.0% |
| 1987 | 2.08 million current US$ | -68.0% |
| 1988 | 4.28 million current US$ | +105.4% |
| 1989 | 6.58 million current US$ | +53.7% |
| 1990 | 1.84 million current US$ | -72.0% |
| 1991 | 4.23 million current US$ | +129.8% |
| 1992 | 2.99 million current US$ | -29.4% |
| 1993 | 1.88 million current US$ | -37.2% |
| 1994 | 2.87 million current US$ | +53.0% |
| 1995 | 4.99 million current US$ | +74.0% |
| 1996 | 4.20 million current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1997 | 4.38 million current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 5.22 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1999 | 4.44 million current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2000 | 890,294 current US$ | -80.0% |
| 2001 | 1.64 million current US$ | +84.2% |
| 2002 | 1.18 million current US$ | -28.3% |
| 2003 | 1.71 million current US$ | +45.1% |
| 2004 | 2.66 million current US$ | +56.1% |
| 2005 | 1.25 million current US$ | -53.3% |
| 2006 | 347,778 current US$ | -72.1% |
| 2007 | 5.83 million current US$ | +1575.1% |
| 2008 | 5.91 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 33.79 million current US$ | +471.7% |
| 2010 | 10.04 million current US$ | -70.3% |
| 2011 | 3.86 million current US$ | -61.6% |
| 2012 | 8.37 million current US$ | +117.0% |
| 2013 | 13.85 million current US$ | +65.5% |
| 2014 | 29.10 million current US$ | +110.1% |
| 2015 | 56.65 million current US$ | +94.6% |
| 2016 | 40.99 million current US$ | -27.6% |
| 2017 | 14.51 million current US$ | -64.6% |
| 2018 | 13.69 million current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 137.04 million current US$ | +900.8% |
| 2020 | 20.09 million current US$ | -85.3% |
| 2021 | 18.84 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2022 | 60.59 million current US$ | +221.6% |
| 2023 | 31.43 million current US$ | -48.1% |
| 2024 | 27.69 million current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2025 | 8.84 million current US$ | -68.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 8.84 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 56.25 million current US$, 16% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 8.84 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 154.70 million current US$, 6% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports by region of origin in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +1575.1% | 347,778 current US$ | 5.83 million current US$ |
| 2019 | +900.8% | 13.69 million current US$ | 137.04 million current US$ |
| 2009 | +471.7% | 5.91 million current US$ | 33.79 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.11 million current US$ | 1.40 million current US$ | 2.50 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.49 million current US$ | 1.72 million current US$ | 4.59 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.19 million current US$ | 2.08 million current US$ | 6.58 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.70 million current US$ | 1.84 million current US$ | 5.22 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.52 million current US$ | 347,778 current US$ | 33.79 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.81 million current US$ | 3.86 million current US$ | 137.04 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.91 million current US$ | 8.84 million current US$ | 60.59 million current US$ | 6 |
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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 imports by region of origin in Central African Republic?
- Imports by region of origin in Central African Republic was 8.84 million current US$ in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 137.04 million current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 347,778 current US$ in 2006.
- How does Central African Republic rank for imports by region of origin?
- Central African Republic ranks 197th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.