Real GDP growth, %
Since 1995 · lighter bars = IMF projection
Macro
Central African Republic
Sub-Saharan Africa · Low income · IMF WEO April 2026 · World Bank WDI
GDP▲ 11.3%
Current prices2025
3USD bn
GDP per capita▲ 7.6%
Current prices2025
579USD
Real GDP growth▲ 1.7 pp
Annual change2025
4.8%
Inflation▼ 0.5 pp
Average consumer prices2025
1.0%
Government debt▲ 1.9 pp
General government, gross2025
61.8% of GDP
Current account▲ 5.3 pp
Balance2025
-3.8% of GDP
Population▲ 3.4%
Total2025
5.51million
Inflation, %
Average consumer prices · lighter bars = IMF projection
IMF outlook
IMF World Economic Outlook April 2026 · italics = IMF projection
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth % | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Inflation, average consumer prices % | 4.3 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| GDP, current prices USD bn | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| GDP per capita, current prices USD | 532 | 500 | 538 | 538 | 579 | 613 | 628 | 645 | 667 | 691 |
| GDP per capita, PPP Int. USD | 1,220 | 1,307 | 1,374 | 1,380 | 1,438 | 1,468 | 1,496 | 1,519 | 1,550 | 1,584 |
| General government gross debt % of GDP | 46.3 | 48.9 | 55.6 | 59.9 | 61.8 | 64.0 | 66.5 | 69.7 | 73.0 | 77.0 |
| General government net lending/borrowing % of GDP | -5.7 | -5.1 | -3.4 | -5.0 | -5.5 | -5.0 | -6.2 | -7.1 | -7.8 | -8.7 |
| Current account balance % of GDP | -12.4 | -12.9 | -8.2 | -9.1 | -3.8 | -3.4 | -3.6 | -4.0 | -4.5 | -5.0 |
| Population million | 5.09 | 5.13 | 5.06 | 5.33 | 5.51 | 5.70 | 5.89 | 6.08 | 6.28 | 6.48 |
Government debt, % of GDP
General government gross debt
Current account, % of GDP
Balance of payments
Economic structure
Value added by sector, % of GDP · World Bank
AgricultureManufacturingOther industryServices
| Year | Structure | Agriculture | Industry | Manufacturing | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 31.5 | 22.1 | 19.7 | 43.2 | |
| 2025 | 27.6 | 21.2 | – | 41.4 |
Income, trade and society
World Bank WDI · change over 10 years
| Indicator | Latest | Unit | Year | 10Y change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNI per capita, Atlas method | 560 | USD | 2025 | +43.6% |
| GNI, Atlas method | 3 | USD bn | 2025 | +72.1% |
| Exports of goods and services | 19.3 | % of GDP | 2025 | +2.3 pp |
| Imports of goods and services | 33.6 | % of GDP | 2025 | -2.5 pp |
| Life expectancy at birth | 57.7 | years | 2024 | +43.2% |
| Urban population | 44.6 | % of total | 2025 | +4.6 pp |
Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026; 2026 onwards are IMF projections) · World Bank World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)