Real GDP Growth: Central African Republic
Central African Republic's real gdp growth is currently 3.3% as of 2026. # Central African Republic Real GDP Growth The Central African Republic's real GDP growth stands at 3.
Current (2026)
3.3%
+10.0% y/y
Peak (1981)
13.0%
Low (2013)
-36.4%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Central African Republic
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Central African Republic
Analysis# Central African Republic Real GDP Growth
The Central African Republic's real GDP growth stands at 3.3% in 2026, reflecting a modest recovery from years of economic instability. This figure remains far below the nation's all-time peak of 13% in 1981 but demonstrates improvement from the catastrophic contraction of -36.4% in 2013. Since 1980, the country has achieved cumulative growth of 210%, though this masks significant volatility across five decades.
The 2013 collapse marked a severe turning point, driven by political crisis and conflict. Recovery has been gradual and fragile, with negative or near-zero growth persisting through 2023. Recent years show a tentative upward trajectory: growth reached 1.9% in 2024, accelerated to 3% in 2025, and is projected at 3.3% for 2026. While these rates suggest stabilization, they remain well below historical norms and reflect an economy still rebuilding from deep structural damage.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 3.9% | +5.41% |
| 2029 | 3.7% | -2.63% |
| 2028 | 3.8% | +5.56% |
| 2027 | 3.6% | +9.09% |
| 2026 | 3.3% | +10.00% |
| 2025 | 3.0% | +57.89% |
| 2024 | 1.9% | +2000.00% |
| 2023 | -0.1% | -112.50% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | +366.67% |
| 2021 | -0.3% | -130.00% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -75.61% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | +28.12% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | -28.89% |
| 2017 | 4.5% | -4.26% |
| 2016 | 4.7% | +9.30% |
| 2015 | 4.3% | +4200.00% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | +100.27% |
| 2013 | -36.4% | -813.73% |
| 2012 | 5.1% | +21.43% |
| 2011 | 4.2% | -8.70% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.6% | +64.29% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | +7.69% |
| 2008 | 2.6% | -35.00% |
| 2007 | 4.0% | -16.67% |
| 2006 | 4.8% | +65.52% |
| 2005 | 2.9% | +3000.00% |
| 2004 | -0.1% | +95.45% |
| 2003 | -2.2% | -204.76% |
| 2002 | 2.1% | -19.23% |
| 2001 | 2.6% | +172.22% |
| 2000 | -3.6% | -224.14% |
| 1999 | 2.9% | -12.12% |
| 1998 | 3.3% | -19.51% |
| 1997 | 4.1% | +166.13% |
| 1996 | -6.2% | -293.75% |
| 1995 | 3.2% | -74.60% |
| 1994 | 12.6% | +1150.00% |
| 1993 | -1.2% | +75.51% |
| 1992 | -4.9% | -512.50% |
| 1991 | -0.8% | -157.14% |
| 1990 | 1.4% | -63.16% |
| 1989 | 3.8% | +123.53% |
| 1988 | 1.7% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | -100.00% |
| 1986 | 7.2% | +94.59% |
| 1985 | 3.7% | -62.63% |
| 1984 | 9.9% | +265.00% |
| 1983 | -6.0% | -66.67% |
| 1982 | -3.6% | -127.69% |
| 1981 | 13.0% | +533.33% |
| 1980 | -3.0% | — |
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