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 0.0124 in 1993. ◆ Volatile
Money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp in Central African Republic, 1977–1993
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp in Central African Republic is 0.0124, 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 0.3875 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0.0016, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 0.3875 | — |
| 1978 | 0.1619 | -58.2% |
| 1980 | 0.0048 | -97.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0016 | -66.6% |
| 1982 | 0.0049 | +207.1% |
| 1983 | 0.0032 | -34.7% |
| 1984 | 0.0033 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0025 | -25.7% |
| 1986 | 0.0019 | -22.4% |
| 1987 | 0.0018 | -5.9% |
| 1988 | 0.0017 | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 0.0018 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 0.0056 | +215.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0103 | +83.5% |
| 1992 | 0.0106 | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 0.0124 | +16.7% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 0.0124 is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.36, 0% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 0.0124 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.52, 0% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Money sent or brought back by migrants as a share of gdp in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +215.4% | 0.0018 | 0.0056 |
| 1982 | +207.1% | 0.0016 | 0.0049 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2747 | 0.1619 | 0.3875 | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.0027 | 0.0016 | 0.0049 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0097 | 0.0056 | 0.0124 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 191 Libya 0.0266
- 192 Kuwait 0.0152
- 193 Papua New Guinea 0.0126 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)
- 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 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 0.0124 in 1993, according to 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 0.3875 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 0.0016 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 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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