GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 290.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Central African Republic, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 290.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic peaked at 2,412 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 290.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
Central African Republic ranks 39th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,412 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 2,290 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1972 | 2,003 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 1973 | 1,733 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1974 | 1,776 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 1,325 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.4% |
| 1976 | 1,173 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1977 | 1,083 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1978 | 910.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1979 | 773.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 1980 | 649.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 1981 | 733.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 733.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 766.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 866.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.1% |
| 1985 | 663.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -23.4% |
| 1986 | 529.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.2% |
| 1987 | 470.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1988 | 454.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 475.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 398.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.2% |
| 1991 | 414.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 378.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1993 | 418.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.8% |
| 1994 | 660.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +57.6% |
| 1995 | 540.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 1996 | 573.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 649.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.2% |
| 1998 | 659.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 660.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 702.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 2001 | 721.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 699.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 577.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 2004 | 549.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 527.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 505.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 454.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 395.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 414.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 418.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 383.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 390.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 368.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 329.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 384.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 374.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 344.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 333.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 343.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 331.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 309.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 328.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2023 | 307.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 290.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 290.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for low income countries, which is 259.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 290.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,548 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 773.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2,412 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 634.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 454.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 866.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 535.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 378.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 660.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 554.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 395.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 721.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 367.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 329.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 418.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 313.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 290.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 331.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 36 Nigeria 319.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 37 Congo 299.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 38 Gabon 298.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 40 Armenia 280.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 41 Hungary 244.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 42 Guyana 228.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 30.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.36 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Central African Republic was 290.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2,412 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 290.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Central African Republic ranks 39th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. 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 GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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GDP (constant 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.