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GDP per Capita: Central African Republic

Central African Republic's gdp per capita is currently $650.684 as of 2026. # Central African Republic GDP per Capita The Central African Republic's GDP per capita reached $650.

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GDP per capita measures economic output per person, not personal wealth or living standards. It can be substantially inflated where a large share of output is generated by multinational corporations or by cross-border workers who are not counted in the resident population. Ireland's figure, for example, is raised by multinational profit-shifting — its own statistics office reports a modified measure (GNI*) for this reason — and Luxembourg's by commuters who contribute to GDP but live abroad. For comparing living standards, GDP per capita at purchasing power parity (PPP) is more reliable.

Current (2026)
$650.684
+8.7% y/y
Peak (2026)
$650.684
Low (2000)
$229.526
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
19802026 · 51 pts

GDP per CapitaCentral African Republic

19802026

GDP per Capita — Central African Republic
229.526USD373.263USD516.999USD660.736USD804.472USD198019902000201020202030LowPeak
Analysis# Central African Republic GDP per Capita The Central African Republic's GDP per capita reached $650.68 USD in 2026, marking its highest level on record. Since 1980, the metric has roughly doubled, growing 100.9% over the 50-year span. The country's minimum of $229.53 USD occurred in 2000, representing a low point before gradual recovery began. Recent years show sustained upward momentum. After declining to $490.16 USD in 2022, GDP per capita rebounded sharply, climbing $160.52 USD over the following four years. The 2026 projection suggests continued growth trajectory, though volatility remains evident in the data—underscoring the economy's sensitivity to external shocks and internal conditions.

Historical Data

51 Rows
YearValueChange %
2030$804.472+5.47%
2029$762.749+4.76%
2028$728.099+4.63%
2027$695.9+6.95%
2026$650.684+8.72%
2025$598.522+12.69%
2024$531.112-1.16%
2023$537.322+9.62%
2022$490.16-6.59%
2021$524.745+4.97%
2020$499.883+0.80%
2019$495.904+0.49%
2018$493.485+6.83%
2017$461.931+8.11%
2016$427.282+5.13%
2015$406.443-7.73%
2014$440.473+20.52%
2013$365.485-33.16%
2012$546.805+1.89%
2011$536.687+11.56%
Show all 51 rows
YearValueChange %
2010$481.089+7.68%
2009$446.774-0.91%
2008$450.894+13.47%
2007$397.368+12.14%
2006$354.363+6.32%
2005$333.3+5.52%
2004$315.867+7.90%
2003$292.741+17.75%
2002$248.62+7.43%
2001$231.415+0.82%
2000$229.526-18.72%
1999$282.389-2.42%
1998$289.381+3.00%
1997$280.942-4.81%
1996$295.128-12.59%
1995$337.641+26.22%
1994$267.512-36.49%
1993$421.241-15.15%
1992$496.469-3.36%
1991$513.746-7.60%
1990$556.008+12.53%
1989$494.081-3.25%
1988$510.675+6.19%
1987$480.893+7.85%
1986$445.911+26.78%
1985$351.719+28.17%
1984$274.407-5.10%
1983$289.167-6.37%
1982$308.837-5.61%
1981$327.185+1.00%
1980$323.953

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