Central African Republic: economy and key statistics
Central African Republic is number 174 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $3.1 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $556. The economy grew by 4.5% in 2025. Unemployment is 6.3%. The economy is 41% services, 28% agriculture, 21% industry.
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National power
Central African Republic is number 154 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 19.7 out of 100: economic 30, technology 6, military 10 and human capital 43.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $3.1 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $7.2 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $556 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +4.5% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 1.0% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% | 2025 |
| Population | 5.5 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 2.1 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 41% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 21% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 18% | 2023 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 28% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 19% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.5% of GDP | 2024 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 8% | 2024 |
| Internet users | 14% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Central African Republic exported goods worth about $0.2bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Aircraft, spacecraft: $0.1bn (50.0% of goods exports)
- Natural, cultured pearls: $0.0bn (22.0% of goods exports)
- Metal: $0.0bn (10.0% of goods exports)
- Vehicles: $0.0bn (6.9% of goods exports)
- Wood and articles of wood: $0.0bn (5.5% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Africa
- South Africa (#40)
- Nigeria (#50)
- Kenya (#62)
- Ethiopia (#67)
- Angola (#69)
- Ghana (#70)
- Côte d'Ivoire (#77)
- DR Congo (#81)
- Tanzania (#83)
- Uganda (#89)
- Sudan (#91)
- Cameroon (#92)
- Zimbabwe (#96)
- Senegal (#108)
- Mali (#114)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Central African Republic?
Central African Republic had a GDP of $3.1 billion in 2025, ranking number 174 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Central African Republic?
GDP per person in Central African Republic was $556 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Central African Republic growing?
The economy of Central African Republic grew by 4.5% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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