GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 799.18 billion constant LCU in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
799.18 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
93rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
981.24 billion constant LCU
in 2012
All-time low
456.11 billion constant LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Central African Republic, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Central African Republic is 799.18 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Central African Republic peaked at 981.24 billion constant LCU in 2012 and was at its lowest, 456.11 billion constant LCU, in 1970.
That places Central African Republic 93rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 456.11 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 461.27 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 461.26 billion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 1973 | 469.98 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 499.77 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 501.79 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 529.05 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 549.19 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 555.83 billion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 542.13 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 517.85 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 509.85 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 549.19 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 504.56 billion constant LCU | -8.1% |
| 1984 | 552.40 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 1985 | 574.10 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 594.64 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 565.27 billion constant LCU | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 574.93 billion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 586.30 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 573.71 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 570.54 billion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 533.89 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 1993 | 535.68 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 561.93 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 602.39 billion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 578.29 billion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 608.94 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 637.56 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 660.51 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 644.07 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 672.83 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 697.16 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 659.53 billion constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 699.07 billion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 705.42 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 739.07 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 773.12 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 789.01 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 856.76 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 896.43 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 934.04 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 981.24 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 624.15 billion constant LCU | -36.4% |
| 2014 | 624.65 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 651.75 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 682.71 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 713.61 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 740.66 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 763.62 billion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 770.49 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 778.06 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 781.59 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 787.07 billion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 799.18 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 799.18 billion constant LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 trillion constant LCU, 52% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 799.18 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.34 trillion constant LCU, 34% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -36.4% | 981.24 billion constant LCU | 624.15 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 502.64 billion constant LCU | 456.11 billion constant LCU | 555.83 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 552.91 billion constant LCU | 504.56 billion constant LCU | 594.64 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 586.34 billion constant LCU | 533.89 billion constant LCU | 660.51 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 723.60 billion constant LCU | 644.07 billion constant LCU | 856.76 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 761.29 billion constant LCU | 624.15 billion constant LCU | 981.24 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 783.28 billion constant LCU | 770.49 billion constant LCU | 799.18 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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- 92 Kyrgyzstan 829.89 billion constant LCU compare
- 94 Switzerland 772.85 billion constant LCU compare
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More population data for Central African Republic
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.8749 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,533 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5628 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.39 (2100)
- Population density 30.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.36 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Central African Republic?
- Gdp in Central African Republic was 799.18 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 981.24 billion constant LCU in 2012.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 456.11 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gdp?
- Central African Republic ranks 93rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release