Central African Republic: economy

What is the inflation rate in the Central African Republic?

Consumer prices in the Central African Republic were 5.1% higher in April 2026 than in April 2025, according to the monthly harmonised consumer price index (IHPC) published by ICASEES, the national statistics institute. The rate is calculated from the index values in ICASEES's spreadsheet for 2015 to 2026, which runs to April 2026. On an annual average basis, prices rose about 1.0% in 2025.

ICASEES also publishes monthly price bulletins on its IHPC page, though the latest bulletin posted there covers July 2025.

Official sources: ICASEES: Monthly IHPC 2015-2026 (spreadsheet) · ICASEES: IHPC page

What is the interest rate in the Central African Republic?

The Central African Republic uses the CFA franc of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC), so its policy rates are set for all six CEMAC countries. At its session of 29 June 2026, the BEAC Monetary Policy Committee cut its main rate, the tender interest rate (TIAO), from 4.75% to 4.50%, and the marginal lending facility rate from 6.25% to 5.75%, according to its press release. The deposit facility rate stayed at 0.00%.

The committee also cut required reserves on sight deposits from 7.00% to 6.50%. It met again on 28 September 2026; that communique is posted on the BEAC press release page as a scanned document, so check it for any later change.

Official sources: BEAC: Monetary Policy Committee press release, 29 June 2026 (PDF) · BEAC: Monetary Policy Committee press releases

What is the GDP growth rate of the Central African Republic?

Real GDP grew by 4.5% in 2025, up from 1.5% in 2024, according to the World Bank. GDP per person was about US$556 in 2025, on the World Bank's GDP per capita indicator.

For the CEMAC region as a whole, BEAC staff forecast growth of 3.2% in 2026, against 3.4% in 2025, according to the BEAC Monetary Policy Committee's June 2026 press release. National accounts for the Central African Republic are compiled by ICASEES, but no recent national accounts release could be found on its website on 15 October 2026.

Official sources: World Bank: GDP growth, Central African Republic · World Bank: GDP per capita, Central African Republic · BEAC: MPC press release, 29 June 2026 (PDF)

Is the Central African Republic's economy growing?

According to the World Bank, real GDP growth in the Central African Republic was 4.5% in 2025. Its high point since 2005 was 2009, at 8.6%; its low point was 2013, at -36.4%. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 4.6%; the Central African Republic is 24th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 56th of 180.

What is the Central African Republic's GDP per person?

$556: that is GDP per person in the Central African Republic for 2025, according to the World Bank. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Sub-Saharan Africa median: $1,351; the Central African Republic is 45th highest of 46. Worldwide: 179th of 180.

What is the Central African Republic's GDP per person adjusted for prices?

The World Bank puts GDP per person at purchasing power parity in the Central African Republic at $1,314 in international dollars in 2025. That is the highest since at least 2005. It is 45th highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is $4,425 in international dollars. Of 179 countries with 2025 data, 178th highest.

What share of the Central African Republic's economy is exports?

19.3% of GDP: that is exports of goods and services in the Central African Republic for 2025, according to the World Bank. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2005. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 26.1% of GDP; the Central African Republic is 26th highest of 38. Worldwide: 108th of 133.

How much foreign direct investment goes into the Central African Republic?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 1.4% of GDP. Since 2005 it has ranged from -1.0% of GDP (2023) to 5.9% of GDP (2008). It is 31st highest of 46 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 2.0% of GDP. Worldwide: 109th of 179.