Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 34.13 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Central African Republic, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Central African Republic stood at 34.13.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Central African Republic peaked at 40.7 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 22.31, in 2016.
That places Central African Republic 20th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38.5 | — |
| 2001 | 35.24 | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 35.03 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 29.07 | -17.0% |
| 2004 | 29.7 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 27.18 | -8.5% |
| 2006 | 30.86 | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 31.35 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 26.78 | -14.6% |
| 2009 | 29.53 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 27.18 | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 25.19 | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 25.9 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 27.7 | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 27.21 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 26.91 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 22.31 | -17.1% |
| 2017 | 34.2 | +53.3% |
| 2018 | 35.63 | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 40.7 | +14.2% |
| 2020 | 38.2 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 33.13 | -13.3% |
| 2022 | 31.26 | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 29.92 | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 29.66 | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 35.25 | +18.9% |
| 2026 | 34.18 | -3.1% |
| 2027 | 34.13 | -0.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 34.13 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 34.13 is above the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.32 | 26.78 | 38.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.29 | 22.31 | 40.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.22 | 29.66 | 38.2 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Central African Republic?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Central African Republic was 34.13 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 40.7 in 2019.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.31 in 2016.
- How does Central African Republic rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Central African Republic ranks 20th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports 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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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.