GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 312,978 current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
312,978 current LCU
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
77th
of 211 countries
All-time high
312,978 current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
24,920 current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP per capita in Central African Republic, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp per capita in Central African Republic stood at 312,978 current LCU. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 54.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Central African Republic peaked at 312,978 current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 24,920 current LCU, in 1970.
Central African Republic ranks 77th of 211 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.
GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 24,920 current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 25,903 current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 26,581 current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 27,153 current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 29,848 current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 35,071 current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1976 | 45,902 current LCU | +30.9% |
| 1977 | 52,523 current LCU | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 57,457 current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1979 | 61,502 current LCU | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 68,720 current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1981 | 76,178 current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1982 | 98,071 current LCU | +28.7% |
| 1983 | 98,920 current LCU | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 108,502 current LCU | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 149,387 current LCU | +37.7% |
| 1986 | 147,536 current LCU | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 135,227 current LCU | -8.3% |
| 1988 | 138,818 current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 141,393 current LCU | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 136,583 current LCU | -3.4% |
| 1991 | 131,131 current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 122,178 current LCU | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 114,668 current LCU | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 145,053 current LCU | +26.5% |
| 1995 | 166,289 current LCU | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 150,042 current LCU | -9.8% |
| 1997 | 154,977 current LCU | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 157,264 current LCU | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 165,005 current LCU | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 169,849 current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 174,275 current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 172,484 current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 161,446 current LCU | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 160,027 current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 164,478 current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 174,460 current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 182,305 current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 195,013 current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 214,676 current LCU | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 235,954 current LCU | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 251,674 current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 277,945 current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 179,961 current LCU | -35.3% |
| 2014 | 202,367 current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 216,574 current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 229,443 current LCU | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 251,032 current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 252,864 current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 263,208 current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 266,427 current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 272,975 current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 291,520 current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 300,846 current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2024 | 312,978 current LCU | +4.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 312,978 current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 591,280 current LCU, 53% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 312,978 current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 591,280 current LCU, 53% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 38,686 current LCU | 24,920 current LCU | 61,502 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 116,275 current LCU | 68,720 current LCU | 149,387 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 144,319 current LCU | 114,668 current LCU | 166,289 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 176,901 current LCU | 160,027 current LCU | 214,676 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 236,102 current LCU | 179,961 current LCU | 277,945 current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 288,949 current LCU | 266,427 current LCU | 312,978 current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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 per capita in Central African Republic?
- Gdp per capita in Central African Republic was 312,978 current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 312,978 current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,920 current LCU in 1970.
- How does Central African Republic rank for gdp per capita?
- Central African Republic ranks 77th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.7%. 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 per capita (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release