GDP per Capita (PPP): Central African Republic
Central African Republic's gdp per capita (ppp) is currently 1,392.642 intl $ as of 2026. # Central African Republic GDP per Capita (PPP) Central African Republic's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 1,392.
Current (2026)
1,392.642 intl $
+1.7% y/y
Peak (2026)
1,392.642 intl $
Low (1980)
548.684 intl $
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
GDP per Capita (PPP) — Central African Republic
1980 — 2026
GDP per Capita (PPP) — Central African Republic
Analysis# Central African Republic GDP per Capita (PPP)
Central African Republic's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 1,392.642 international dollars in 2026, marking its all-time peak. This represents a 153.8% increase from the 1980 low of 548.684 international dollars—a substantial recovery spanning nearly five decades. The country remains among the world's poorest by this metric, yet the upward trajectory since 1980 demonstrates persistent economic growth despite significant development challenges.
The period from 2017 onward reveals accelerating gains, with annual increases averaging roughly 4-5%. Between 2020 and 2026, GDP per capita (PPP) climbed from 1,149.868 to 1,392.642 international dollars, reflecting post-pandemic recovery momentum. The consistent upward trend suggests continued economic expansion, though absolute living standards remain constrained compared to regional and global peers.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 1,521.863 intl $ | +2.63% |
| 2029 | 1,482.81 intl $ | +2.24% |
| 2028 | 1,450.315 intl $ | +2.12% |
| 2027 | 1,420.142 intl $ | +1.97% |
| 2026 | 1,392.642 intl $ | +1.70% |
| 2025 | 1,369.326 intl $ | +2.01% |
| 2024 | 1,342.364 intl $ | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 1,352.683 intl $ | +4.97% |
| 2022 | 1,288.584 intl $ | +7.17% |
| 2021 | 1,202.388 intl $ | +4.57% |
| 2020 | 1,149.868 intl $ | +5.77% |
| 2019 | 1,087.125 intl $ | +10.77% |
| 2018 | 981.463 intl $ | +3.89% |
| 2017 | 944.671 intl $ | +4.39% |
| 2016 | 904.932 intl $ | +3.96% |
| 2015 | 870.474 intl $ | +6.83% |
| 2014 | 814.786 intl $ | +1.21% |
| 2013 | 805.057 intl $ | -35.80% |
| 2012 | 1,253.959 intl $ | +5.69% |
| 2011 | 1,186.447 intl $ | +4.30% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,137.584 intl $ | +9.70% |
| 2009 | 1,036.998 intl $ | +1.21% |
| 2008 | 1,024.607 intl $ | +2.44% |
| 2007 | 1,000.221 intl $ | +4.97% |
| 2006 | 952.848 intl $ | +5.50% |
| 2005 | 903.197 intl $ | +3.85% |
| 2004 | 869.681 intl $ | +0.43% |
| 2003 | 865.987 intl $ | -2.94% |
| 2002 | 892.186 intl $ | +1.93% |
| 2001 | 875.285 intl $ | +2.07% |
| 2000 | 857.532 intl $ | -4.07% |
| 1999 | 893.89 intl $ | +1.54% |
| 1998 | 880.341 intl $ | +1.72% |
| 1997 | 865.487 intl $ | +2.98% |
| 1996 | 840.441 intl $ | -6.69% |
| 1995 | 900.69 intl $ | +2.13% |
| 1994 | 881.892 intl $ | +11.40% |
| 1993 | 791.652 intl $ | -2.05% |
| 1992 | 808.241 intl $ | -5.76% |
| 1991 | 857.668 intl $ | -0.59% |
| 1990 | 862.765 intl $ | +1.94% |
| 1989 | 846.305 intl $ | +5.75% |
| 1988 | 800.297 intl $ | +3.89% |
| 1987 | 770.297 intl $ | +0.37% |
| 1986 | 767.49 intl $ | +5.71% |
| 1985 | 726.024 intl $ | +4.16% |
| 1984 | 696.995 intl $ | +11.21% |
| 1983 | 626.738 intl $ | -4.69% |
| 1982 | 657.585 intl $ | -0.13% |
| 1981 | 658.446 intl $ | +20.00% |
| 1980 | 548.684 intl $ | — |
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