Central African Republic GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Central African Republic is $3.49 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.6%. GDP per capita is $613.

Central African Republic GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Central African Republic has grown from $0.71 billion in 1980 to $3.49 billion in 2026.

Central African Republic GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Central African Republic. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

1.44%

Best Year

1981 (+13%)

Worst Year

2013 (-36.4%)

Years of Contraction

11 of 47

GDP per capita in Central African Republic rose from $579 in 2025 to $613 in 2026, an increase of 5.8%.

"Central African Republic GDP", "Central African Republic gross domestic product", and "Central African Republic economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Central African Republic

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Central African Republic for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Central African Republic nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$3,492,000,000	2.6%	$613	3.37%
2025	$3,192,000,000	4.8%	$579	3.41%
2024	$2,868,000,000	3.1%	$538	5.25%
2023	$2,722,000,000	0.1%	$538	-1.29%
2022	$2,565,000,000	0.8%	$500	0.75%
2021	$2,711,000,000	0.1%	$532	2.66%
2020	$2,503,000,000	0.9%	$505	0.65%
2019	$2,444,000,000	4%	$496	2.09%
2018	$2,383,000,000	3.2%	$494	1.45%
2017	$2,198,000,000	4.5%	$462	1.93%
2016	$1,995,000,000	4.7%	$427	1.72%
2015	$1,866,000,000	4.3%	$406	-1.42%
2014	$2,051,000,000	0.1%	$440	0.61%
2013	$1,692,000,000	-36.4%	$366	0.76%
2012	$2,512,000,000	5.1%	$547	1.23%
2011	$2,438,000,000	4.2%	$537	1.98%
2010	$2,144,000,000	4.6%	$482	-3.47%
2009	$2,065,000,000	2.8%	$448	2.22%
2008	$2,041,000,000	2.6%	$453	2.11%
2007	$1,757,000,000	4%	$398	1.77%
2006	$1,539,000,000	4.8%	$355	2.36%
2005	$1,414,000,000	2.9%	$334	2.22%
2004	$1,312,000,000	-0.1%	$316	2.17%
2003	$1,191,000,000	-2.2%	$293	2.68%
2002	$987,000,000	2.1%	$250	1.72%
2001	$900,000,000	2.6%	$232	2.78%
2000	$868,000,000	-3.6%	$230	2.8%
1999	$1,039,000,000	2.9%	$282	2.77%
1998	$1,030,000,000	3.3%	$288	2.73%
1997	$977,000,000	4.1%	$281	2.83%
1996	$1,018,000,000	-6.2%	$300	2.42%
1995	$1,133,000,000	3.2%	$342	3.12%
1994	$870,000,000	12.6%	$271	3.22%
1993	$1,331,000,000	-1.2%	$428	3.26%
1992	$1,527,000,000	-4.9%	$508	3.19%
1991	$1,528,000,000	-0.8%	$524	3.18%
1990	$1,605,000,000	1.4%	$568	3.14%
1989	$1,372,000,000	3.8%	$501	2.01%
1988	$1,379,000,000	1.7%	$513	1.36%
1987	$1,291,000,000	0%	$487	2.08%
1986	$1,158,000,000	7.2%	$446	3.47%
1985	$883,000,000	3.7%	$352	2.74%
1984	$670,000,000	9.9%	$274	2.39%
1983	$690,000,000	-6%	$289	2.45%
1982	$719,000,000	-3.6%	$309	2.55%
1981	$743,000,000	13%	$327	2.99%
1980	$714,000,000	-3%	$324	—

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Central African Republic GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Central African Republic through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Central African Republic nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$4,783,000,000	3.5%	$716	3.12%
2030	$4,477,000,000	3.5%	$691	3.15%
2029	$4,191,000,000	3.5%	$668	3.26%
2028	$3,922,000,000	3.2%	$645	3.29%
2027	$3,698,000,000	3%	$628	3.32%

Compare Central African Republic to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Central African Republic ranks #180 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Central African Republic?

The nominal GDP of Central African Republic in 2026 is $3.49 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Central African Republic 180th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Central African Republic?

The GDP growth rate of Central African Republic in 2026 is 2.6%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Central African Republic?

GDP per capita in Central African Republic in 2026 is $613, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Central African Republic expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Central African Republic to reach $4.78 billion by 2031, up from $3.49 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.