Migrant remittance inflows in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Migrant remittance inflows was 158,919 current US$ in 1993. ◆ Volatile
Migrant remittance inflows in Central African Republic, 1977–1993
Source: World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 1993, migrant remittance inflows in Central African Republic stood at 158,919 current US$.
That represents a change of up 12.1% on the previous year and up 657.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant remittance inflows in Central African Republic peaked at 1.97 million current US$ in 1977 and was at its lowest, 11,040 current US$, in 1981.
That places Central African Republic 50th out of 50 countries with data for 1993, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Migrant remittance inflows in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1.97 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 988,230 current US$ | -49.7% |
| 1980 | 37,864 current US$ | -96.2% |
| 1981 | 11,040 current US$ | -70.8% |
| 1982 | 36,518 current US$ | +230.8% |
| 1983 | 20,994 current US$ | -42.5% |
| 1989 | 21,943 current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 80,804 current US$ | +268.2% |
| 1991 | 141,790 current US$ | +75.5% |
| 1993 | 158,919 current US$ | +12.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 158,919 current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 96.19 million current US$, 0% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 158,919 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 84.49 million current US$, 0% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.48 million current US$ | 988,230 current US$ | 1.97 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 25,672 current US$ | 11,040 current US$ | 37,864 current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 127,171 current US$ | 80,804 current US$ | 158,919 current US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 47 Mauritania 2.21 million current US$ compare
- 48 Chad 724,057 current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant remittance inflows in Central African Republic?
- Migrant remittance inflows in Central African Republic was 158,919 current US$ in 1993, according to World Bank staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008.
- What is the highest migrant remittance inflows recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.97 million current US$ in 1977.
- What is the lowest migrant remittance inflows recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,040 current US$ in 1981.
- How does Central African Republic rank for migrant remittance inflows?
- Central African Republic ranks 50th out of 50 countries with data for 1993.
- Is migrant remittance inflows rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 657.0%. 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 staff estimates based on the International Monetary Fund's Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook 2008, published as part of Migrant remittance inflows (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Migrants’ remittances are defined as the sum of worker’s remittances,