Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 257.33 million constant US$ in 2002. ▲ Rising
Merchandise exports in Central African Republic, 1987–2002
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports in Central African Republic is 257.33 million constant US$, measured in 2002. That is the highest value across all 16 years on record.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 101.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Central African Republic peaked at 257.33 million constant US$ in 2002 and was at its lowest, 124.07 million constant US$, in 1988.
That places Central African Republic 37th out of 48 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 128.90 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 124.07 million constant US$ | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 153.26 million constant US$ | +23.5% |
| 1990 | 144.54 million constant US$ | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 137.79 million constant US$ | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 127.62 million constant US$ | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 139.70 million constant US$ | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 159.64 million constant US$ | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 168.04 million constant US$ | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 148.00 million constant US$ | -11.9% |
| 1997 | 187.02 million constant US$ | +26.4% |
| 1998 | 192.81 million constant US$ | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 212.81 million constant US$ | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 231.07 million constant US$ | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 244.33 million constant US$ | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 257.33 million constant US$ | +5.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 257.33 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 39% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 257.33 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 28% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 135.41 million constant US$ | 124.07 million constant US$ | 153.26 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 161.80 million constant US$ | 127.62 million constant US$ | 212.81 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 244.25 million constant US$ | 231.07 million constant US$ | 257.33 million constant US$ | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Central African Republic?
- Merchandise exports in Central African Republic was 257.33 million constant US$ in 2002, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 257.33 million constant US$ in 2002.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 124.07 million constant US$ in 1988.
- How does Central African Republic rank for merchandise exports?
- Central African Republic ranks 37th out of 48 countries with data for 2002.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 101.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) show the f.o.b. value of goods provided to the rest of the world valued in U.S. dollars. They are classified using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). Data are in constant U.S. dollars.