General government total expenditure (current LCU) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: General government total expenditure (current LCU) was 346.12 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
346.12 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
94th
of 197 countries
All-time high
346.12 billion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
0 current LCU
in 1980
Years of data
46
1980–2025
General government total expenditure in Central African Republic, 1980–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government total expenditure in Central African Republic is 346.12 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 46 years on record.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 147.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure in Central African Republic peaked at 346.12 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1980.
Central African Republic ranks 94th of 197 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.
General government total expenditure (current LCU) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1984 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 81.48 billion current LCU | — |
| 1989 | 79.02 billion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 1990 | 89.13 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 89.67 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 87.25 billion current LCU | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 75.54 billion current LCU | -13.4% |
| 1994 | 105.86 billion current LCU | +40.1% |
| 1995 | 115.19 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 60.51 billion current LCU | -47.5% |
| 1997 | 81.85 billion current LCU | +35.3% |
| 1998 | 109.46 billion current LCU | +33.7% |
| 1999 | 116.21 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 105.73 billion current LCU | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 93.23 billion current LCU | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 114.13 billion current LCU | +22.4% |
| 2003 | 84.91 billion current LCU | -25.6% |
| 2004 | 90.48 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 120.57 billion current LCU | +33.3% |
| 2006 | 107.49 billion current LCU | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 108.26 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 145.92 billion current LCU | +34.8% |
| 2009 | 155.55 billion current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 182.97 billion current LCU | +17.6% |
| 2011 | 162.66 billion current LCU | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 188.93 billion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 111.94 billion current LCU | -40.8% |
| 2014 | 168.56 billion current LCU | +50.6% |
| 2015 | 140.00 billion current LCU | -16.9% |
| 2016 | 131.07 billion current LCU | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 166.73 billion current LCU | +27.2% |
| 2018 | 222.83 billion current LCU | +33.6% |
| 2019 | 225.76 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 344.72 billion current LCU | +52.7% |
| 2021 | 284.40 billion current LCU | -17.5% |
| 2022 | 271.71 billion current LCU | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 288.26 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 335.47 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 2025 | 346.12 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 346.12 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.09 trillion current LCU, 11% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 346.12 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.93 trillion current LCU, 18% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.05 billion current LCU | 0 current LCU | 81.48 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 93.07 billion current LCU | 60.51 billion current LCU | 116.21 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 112.63 billion current LCU | 84.91 billion current LCU | 155.55 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 170.15 billion current LCU | 111.94 billion current LCU | 225.76 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 311.78 billion current LCU | 271.71 billion current LCU | 346.12 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 91 Malaysia 476.81 billion current LCU compare
- 92 North Macedonia 398.61 billion current LCU compare
- 93 Belgium 350.69 billion current LCU compare
- 95 Austria 281.45 billion current LCU compare
- 96 Guinea-Bissau 278.94 billion current LCU compare
- 97 Switzerland 267.65 billion current LCU 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 general government total expenditure in Central African Republic?
- General government total expenditure in Central African Republic was 346.12 billion current LCU in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest general government total expenditure recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 346.12 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1980.
- How does Central African Republic rank for general government total expenditure?
- Central African Republic ranks 94th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.2%. 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 General government total expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release