Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 23.75 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Central African Republic, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Central African Republic is 23.75, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Central African Republic peaked at 25.14 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10.51, in 2010.
That places Central African Republic 28th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25.14 | — |
| 2001 | 21.37 | -15.0% |
| 2002 | 20.03 | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 18.41 | -8.1% |
| 2004 | 18.84 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 17 | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 19.89 | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 20.35 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 15.39 | -24.4% |
| 2009 | 13.6 | -11.6% |
| 2010 | 10.51 | -22.7% |
| 2011 | 12.71 | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 14.13 | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 15.74 | +11.4% |
| 2014 | 11.31 | -28.1% |
| 2015 | 13.62 | +20.5% |
| 2016 | 12.95 | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 16.37 | +26.4% |
| 2018 | 14.74 | -9.9% |
| 2019 | 19.7 | +33.6% |
| 2020 | 18.67 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 15.86 | -15.1% |
| 2022 | 14.74 | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 13.77 | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 13.58 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 24.05 | +77.0% |
| 2026 | 24.05 | +0.0% |
| 2027 | 23.75 | -1.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 23.75 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.37, 78% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 23.75 is below the median for low income countries, which is 29.81, 80% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +77.0% | 13.58 | 24.05 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 | 13.6 | 25.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.18 | 10.51 | 19.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.56 | 13.58 | 24.05 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 85.52 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 99.14 (2025)
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 4.57 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Central African Republic?
- Exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Central African Republic was 23.75 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 25.14 in 2000.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.51 in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Central African Republic ranks 28th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is exports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Exports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.