Money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of GDP in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of GDP was 0.0% in 1993. ◆ Volatile
Money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of GDP in Central African Republic, 1977–1993
Source: World Bank staff estimates based on IMF and OECD data (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp in Central African Republic is 0.0%, measured in 1993.
The figure is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 289.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp in Central African Republic peaked at 0.4% in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1981.
Central African Republic ranks 194th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of GDP in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0.4% | — |
| 1978 | 0.2% | -58.2% |
| 1980 | 0.0% | -97.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -66.6% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | +207.1% |
| 1983 | 0.0% | -34.7% |
| 1984 | 0.0% | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0% | -25.7% |
| 1986 | 0.0% | -22.4% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 0.0% | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 0.0% | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 0.0% | +215.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0% | +83.5% |
| 1992 | 0.0% | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | +16.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 191 Libya 0.0%
- 192 Kuwait 0.0%
- 193 Papua New Guinea 0.0% compare
More population data for Central African Republic
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.36 million people (2100)
- Population density 30.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5628 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.07 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp in Central African Republic?
- Money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp in Central African Republic was 0.0% in 1993, according to World Bank staff estimates based on IMF and OECD data (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4% in 1977.
- What is the lowest money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1981.
- How does Central African Republic rank for money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp?
- Central African Republic ranks 194th out of 194 countries with data for 1993.
- Is money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 289.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff estimates based on IMF and OECD data (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Money sent or brought back by migrants refers to remittances a country has received in this year.