Merchandise Terms of Trade (1987 = 100) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Merchandise Terms of Trade (1987 = 100) was 100.04 1987 = 100 in 2000. ▬ Flat
Merchandise Terms of Trade in Central African Republic, 1987–2000
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise terms of trade in Central African Republic is 100.04 1987 = 100, measured in 2000.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise terms of trade in Central African Republic peaked at 122.53 1987 = 100 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 61.04 1987 = 100, in 1987.
That places Central African Republic 25th out of 50 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the middle of the range.
Merchandise Terms of Trade (1987 = 100) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | 1987 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 61.04 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1988 | 122.53 1987 = 100 | +100.7% |
| 1989 | 114.81 1987 = 100 | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 110.53 1987 = 100 | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 101.45 1987 = 100 | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 100.71 1987 = 100 | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 114.56 1987 = 100 | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 117.16 1987 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 113.37 1987 = 100 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 90.01 1987 = 100 | -20.6% |
| 1997 | 99.96 1987 = 100 | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 102.89 1987 = 100 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 103.36 1987 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 100.04 1987 = 100 | -3.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 100.04 1987 = 100 is above the median for low income countries, which is 84.81 1987 = 100, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 100.04 1987 = 100 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 100 1987 = 100, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise Terms of Trade (1987 = 100) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +100.7% | 61.04 1987 = 100 | 122.53 1987 = 100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 99.46 1987 = 100 | 61.04 1987 = 100 | 122.53 1987 = 100 | 3 |
| 1990s | 105.4 1987 = 100 | 90.01 1987 = 100 | 117.16 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 100.04 1987 = 100 | 100.04 1987 = 100 | 100.04 1987 = 100 | 1 |
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- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 99.14 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 71.54 (2025)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.8611 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 4.57 units per person (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0089 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 1.34 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise terms of trade in Central African Republic?
- Merchandise terms of trade in Central African Republic was 100.04 1987 = 100 in 2000, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise terms of trade recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 122.53 1987 = 100 in 1988.
- What is the lowest merchandise terms of trade recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.04 1987 = 100 in 1987.
- How does Central African Republic rank for merchandise terms of trade?
- Central African Republic ranks 25th out of 50 countries with data for 2000.
- Is merchandise terms of trade rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise Terms of Trade (1987 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net barter (merchandise) terms of trade (1987 = 100) are the ratio of the export price index to the corresponding import price index measured relative to the base year of 1987.