Capital goods imports (current US$) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Capital goods imports (current US$) was 26.58 million current US$ in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2006)
26.58 million current US$
Change on year
up 25.2%
World rank
46th
of 48 countries
All-time high
91.00 million current US$
in 1986
All-time low
6.00 million current US$
in 2001
Years of data
23
1984–2006
Capital goods imports in Central African Republic, 1984–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2006, capital goods imports in Central African Republic stood at 26.58 million current US$.
That represents a change of up 25.2% on the previous year and up 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Central African Republic peaked at 91.00 million current US$ in 1986 and was at its lowest, 6.00 million current US$, in 2001.
That places Central African Republic 46th out of 48 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (current US$) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 73.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 80.00 million current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 91.00 million current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1987 | 41.51 million current US$ | -54.4% |
| 1988 | 31.16 million current US$ | -24.9% |
| 1989 | 18.48 million current US$ | -40.7% |
| 1990 | 29.26 million current US$ | +58.4% |
| 1991 | 32.65 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 41.94 million current US$ | +28.4% |
| 1993 | 45.56 million current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1994 | 36.20 million current US$ | -20.5% |
| 1995 | 57.30 million current US$ | +58.3% |
| 1996 | 18.47 million current US$ | -67.8% |
| 1997 | 24.33 million current US$ | +31.7% |
| 1998 | 36.10 million current US$ | +48.4% |
| 1999 | 28.59 million current US$ | -20.8% |
| 2000 | 20.51 million current US$ | -28.3% |
| 2001 | 6.00 million current US$ | -70.7% |
| 2002 | 18.65 million current US$ | +210.7% |
| 2003 | 8.77 million current US$ | -53.0% |
| 2004 | 7.38 million current US$ | -15.9% |
| 2005 | 21.23 million current US$ | +187.6% |
| 2006 | 26.58 million current US$ | +25.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 26.58 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 326.56 million current US$, 8% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 26.58 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 373.53 million current US$, 7% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 55.86 million current US$ | 18.48 million current US$ | 91.00 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 35.04 million current US$ | 18.47 million current US$ | 57.30 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.59 million current US$ | 6.00 million current US$ | 26.58 million current US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 43 Gambia 40.78 million current US$ compare
- 44 Sao Tome and Principe 34.70 million current US$ compare
- 45 Guinea-Bissau 29.18 million current US$ compare
- 47 Guinea 154.8 current US$ compare
- 48 Namibia 0 current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Central African Republic?
- Capital goods imports in Central African Republic was 26.58 million current US$ in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 91.00 million current US$ in 1986.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.00 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Central African Republic rank for capital goods imports?
- Central African Republic ranks 46th out of 48 countries with data for 2006.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.9%. 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 country economists, published as part of Capital goods imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).