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Questions on the economy of Central African Republic
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What is the GDP of Central African Republic?
4.6 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 45 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Central African Republic?
Real GDP growth of +5.8 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +2.7 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Central African Republic in 2030?
6.6 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 4.6 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 3.3 % a year on average.
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Is Central African Republic a rich country?
GDP per capita of 841 $ in 2025, far below the African median (1,768 $): no. 45 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Central African Republic?
5.5 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 38 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Central African Republic?
1.0 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 3.5 %.
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Is Central African Republic highly indebted?
Public debt of 42.6 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 39 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Central African Republic in default?
No rating agency rates it; the IMF and the World Bank put its risk of debt distress at « high » (23 Jun 2025).
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What is the currency of Central African Republic?
Its currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF). Fixed rate: 655.957 XAF for 1 EUR.
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What does Central African Republic export?
In 2024, mostly: Aircraft (47.0 %), Wood (21.5 %), Gold, diamonds and precious metals (8.9 %). First client: Pakistan (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Central African Republic part of?
CEMAC (Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa).
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Does Central African Republic have a stock exchange?
Its companies are listed on the Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de l'Afrique Centrale, the regional exchange shared by 6 countries (7 listed securities).
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What share of the population of Central African Republic has electricity?
18.2 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources