Central African Republic: public finances

How much tax does the Central African Republic collect?

Tax revenue in the Central African Republic was 8.21% of GDP in 2021, the latest year available, according to World Bank Open Data, based on IMF government finance data. It was 8.71% in 2020 and 8.32% in 2019.

Tax revenue covers compulsory payments to central government, such as taxes on income, goods and trade. Much of the state budget is financed by grants and loans from donors. The Ministry of Finance and Budget site did not respond on 15 October 2026, so no budget figures for 2026 could be read.

Official sources: World Bank Open Data

What is the Central African Republic's debt to GDP ratio?

42.6% of GDP: that is general government gross debt in the Central African Republic for 2025, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 12.7% of GDP (2011) to 67.6% of GDP (2005). Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 53.0% of GDP, and the Central African Republic placed 34th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 119th of 185.

What is the Central African Republic's fiscal deficit?

-3.8% of GDP: that is general government net lending or borrowing in the Central African Republic for 2025, according to the IMF (a deficit). Since 2005 it has ranged from -4.0% of GDP (2021) to 5.6% of GDP (2006). It is 29th highest of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is -3.0% of GDP. Worldwide: 122nd of 188.

What is the Central African Republic's government revenue?

In 2025, general government revenue in the Central African Republic was 10.7% of GDP, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 7.8% of GDP (2005) to 14.5% of GDP (2020). Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 18.4% of GDP, and the Central African Republic placed 44th highest of 47. Worldwide: 181st of 187.

What is the Central African Republic's government spending?

14.5% of GDP: that is general government spending in the Central African Republic for 2025, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from 8.0% of GDP (2016) to 16.8% of GDP (2020). Sub-Saharan Africa median: 20.8% of GDP; the Central African Republic is 41st highest of 46. Worldwide: 177th of 186.

How much tax does the Central African Republic collect?

According to the IMF, central government tax revenue in the Central African Republic was 8.2% of GDP in 2021. The peak was 8.7% of GDP in 2020 and the low 4.1% of GDP in 2014. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 12.4% of GDP; the Central African Republic is 25th highest of 30. World rank, highest first: 116th of 127.

What is the Central African Republic's military budget as a share of GDP?

2.3% of GDP: that is military spending in the Central African Republic for 2025, according to SIPRI. Since 2005 it has ranged from 1.1% of GDP (2007) to 2.8% of GDP (2013). It is 9th highest of 44 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 1.3% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 42nd of 149.