GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 2.75 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.75 billion current US$
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
181st
of 211 countries
All-time high
2.75 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
189.11 million current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Central African Republic, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in Central African Republic stood at 2.75 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and up 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Central African Republic peaked at 2.75 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 189.11 million current US$, in 1970.
That places Central African Republic 181st out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 189.11 million current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 201.45 million current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1972 | 230.32 million current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1973 | 271.18 million current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1974 | 281.40 million current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 378.66 million current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1976 | 451.15 million current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1977 | 507.30 million current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1978 | 610.58 million current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1979 | 700.76 million current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1980 | 797.05 million current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1981 | 694.80 million current US$ | -12.8% |
| 1982 | 748.31 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 658.68 million current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1984 | 637.82 million current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 864.85 million current US$ | +35.6% |
| 1986 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1987 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 1.26 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 1.23 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 1.44 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1991 | 1.38 billion current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 1.41 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 1.28 billion current US$ | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 851.17 million current US$ | -33.4% |
| 1995 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1996 | 1.01 billion current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1997 | 937.74 million current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 967.34 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 999.48 million current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 916.78 million current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 932.65 million current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 996.07 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 1.14 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 1.27 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 1.34 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 1.46 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 1.70 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 1.99 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 2.07 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 2.14 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 2.44 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 2012 | 2.51 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 1.69 billion current US$ | -32.6% |
| 2014 | 1.89 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 1.70 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 1.83 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 2.07 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 2.22 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 2.22 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.33 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 2.52 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 2.38 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 2.56 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 2.75 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 2.75 billion current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 17.29 billion current US$, 16% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 2.75 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.41 billion current US$, 15% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 382.19 million current US$ | 189.11 million current US$ | 700.76 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 922.36 million current US$ | 637.82 million current US$ | 1.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.14 billion current US$ | 851.17 million current US$ | 1.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.38 billion current US$ | 916.78 million current US$ | 2.07 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.07 billion current US$ | 1.69 billion current US$ | 2.51 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.51 billion current US$ | 2.33 billion current US$ | 2.75 billion current US$ | 5 |
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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 2.75 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.75 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 189.11 million current US$ in 1970.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gdp?
- Central African Republic ranks 181st out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release