Share of World GDP: Central African Republic

Analysis# Central African Republic Share of World GDP The Central African Republic currently represents 0.004% of global GDP in 2026, reflecting decades of economic contraction. This figure sits dramatically below the country's peak of 0.01% in 1981, representing a 55.6% decline over nearly five decades. The nation's economic footprint has shrunk to near its all-time low of 0.003% recorded in 2014, indicating persistent challenges in economic growth relative to global expansion. A sharp deterioration occurred between 1981 and 2014, when the country's share fell by 70%. Since 2014, stabilization has occurred, with the share holding steady at 0.004% from 2017 through 2026. This plateau suggests the economy has reached a temporary equilibrium, though no meaningful recovery toward historical levels appears imminent based on current projections.