Total debt service in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Total debt service was 1.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.4%
Change on year
up 75.7%
World rank
102nd
of 119 countries
All-time high
5.3%
in 2007
All-time low
0.1%
in 2011
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Total debt service in Central African Republic, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in % of GNI.
Analysis
In 2023, total debt service in Central African Republic stood at 1.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 75.7% on the previous year and up 273.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total debt service in Central African Republic peaked at 5.3% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2011.
That places Central African Republic 102nd out of 119 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total debt service in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of GNI | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.7% | — |
| 1971 | 1.2% | -29.9% |
| 1972 | 0.8% | -32.1% |
| 1973 | 1.8% | +126.2% |
| 1974 | 1.7% | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 1.6% | -10.7% |
| 1976 | 1.0% | -38.2% |
| 1977 | 0.9% | -11.0% |
| 1978 | 0.9% | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 0.5% | -37.1% |
| 1980 | 1.2% | +131.4% |
| 1981 | 1.5% | +23.8% |
| 1982 | 1.2% | -24.6% |
| 1983 | 3.2% | +175.8% |
| 1984 | 3.9% | +22.4% |
| 1985 | 3.1% | -22.3% |
| 1986 | 2.6% | -16.3% |
| 1987 | 2.4% | -6.9% |
| 1988 | 2.2% | -8.4% |
| 1989 | 2.8% | +27.3% |
| 1990 | 2.1% | -26.1% |
| 1991 | 1.1% | -45.9% |
| 1992 | 1.1% | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.7% | -33.9% |
| 1994 | 2.8% | +280.2% |
| 1995 | 1.4% | -48.6% |
| 1996 | 1.3% | -8.6% |
| 1997 | 1.7% | +29.2% |
| 1998 | 3.5% | +107.2% |
| 1999 | 1.9% | -45.2% |
| 2000 | 1.6% | -15.7% |
| 2001 | 1.5% | -9.6% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | -91.9% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | -40.3% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | +1103.5% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | -39.3% |
| 2006 | 4.9% | +849.5% |
| 2007 | 5.3% | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 1.4% | -74.3% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | +11.3% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | -89.7% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | -60.6% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | +199.3% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | +104.4% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | +67.4% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | +62.6% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | +33.6% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | +18.8% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | -32.9% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | +16.9% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | -51.7% |
| 2021 | 0.7% | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | +21.5% |
| 2023 | 1.4% | +75.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.8% | 0.7% | 3.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.4% | 4 |
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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)
- 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 total debt service in Central African Republic?
- Total debt service in Central African Republic was 1.4% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total debt service recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 5.3% in 2007.
- What is the lowest total debt service recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2011.
- How does Central African Republic rank for total debt service?
- Central African Republic ranks 102nd out of 119 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total debt service rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 273.9%. 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 Total debt service (% of GNI). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release