Total Investment: Central African Republic
Central African Republic's total investment is currently 16.514 % of GDP as of 2026. # Central African Republic Total Investment Central African Republic's total investment reached 16.
Current (2026)
16.514 % of GDP
+2.3% y/y
Peak (2020)
18.47 % of GDP
Low (2004)
6.605 % of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
2004–2026 · 23 pts
Total Investment — Central African Republic
2004 — 2026
Total Investment — Central African Republic
Analysis# Central African Republic Total Investment
Central African Republic's total investment reached 16.514% of GDP in 2026, reflecting steady capital formation relative to economic output. This figure sits 1.956 percentage points below the all-time peak of 18.47% recorded in 2020, yet represents a dramatic recovery from the 6.605% low in 2004. Over the 22-year span, investment has surged 150%, signaling long-term improvement in the country's capital accumulation despite volatility.
The period from 2017 to 2020 marked the most significant growth phase, with investment climbing from 13.263% to 18.47%. Following the 2020 peak, a modest contraction occurred through 2023, bottoming at 14.977%. Since then, investment has rebounded consistently, with projections through 2026 showing a gradual upward trajectory. This recent stabilization suggests renewed confidence in productive capacity building.
Historical Data
23 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16.514 % of GDP | +2.34% |
| 2025 | 16.136 % of GDP | +3.03% |
| 2024 | 15.662 % of GDP | +4.57% |
| 2023 | 14.977 % of GDP | +1.03% |
| 2022 | 14.824 % of GDP | -5.21% |
| 2021 | 15.639 % of GDP | -15.33% |
| 2020 | 18.47 % of GDP | +29.31% |
| 2019 | 14.283 % of GDP | -11.21% |
| 2018 | 16.086 % of GDP | +21.28% |
| 2017 | 13.263 % of GDP | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 13.335 % of GDP | +0.87% |
| 2015 | 13.22 % of GDP | -16.82% |
| 2014 | 15.894 % of GDP | +86.57% |
| 2013 | 8.519 % of GDP | -41.21% |
| 2012 | 14.491 % of GDP | +24.93% |
| 2011 | 11.599 % of GDP | -14.94% |
| 2010 | 13.636 % of GDP | +6.65% |
| 2009 | 12.786 % of GDP | +2.87% |
| 2008 | 12.429 % of GDP | +20.23% |
| 2007 | 10.338 % of GDP | +6.34% |
Show all 23 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9.722 % of GDP | +4.11% |
| 2005 | 9.338 % of GDP | +41.38% |
| 2004 | 6.605 % of GDP | — |
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