Computer, communications and other services in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Computer, communications and other services was 12.5% in 1993. ◆ Volatile
Computer, communications and other services in Central African Republic, 1977–1993
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of commercial service exports.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 12.5% for computer, communications and other services in 1993.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.8% on the previous year and up 127.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, computer, communications and other services in Central African Republic peaked at 22.1% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 3.9%, in 1977.
Central African Republic ranks 148th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Computer, communications and other services in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of commercial service exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 3.9% | — |
| 1978 | 4.9% | +26.0% |
| 1979 | 16.7% | +239.5% |
| 1980 | 5.0% | -69.7% |
| 1981 | 5.4% | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 7.6% | +40.2% |
| 1983 | 5.5% | -27.9% |
| 1984 | 4.3% | -21.0% |
| 1985 | 6.1% | +41.1% |
| 1986 | 12.1% | +98.6% |
| 1987 | 9.4% | -22.5% |
| 1988 | 15.1% | +61.0% |
| 1989 | 22.1% | +46.3% |
| 1990 | 14.3% | -35.4% |
| 1991 | 17.8% | +24.6% |
| 1992 | 14.3% | -19.8% |
| 1993 | 12.5% | -12.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.5% | 3.9% | 16.7% | 3 |
| 1980s | 9.3% | 4.3% | 22.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.7% | 12.5% | 17.8% | 4 |
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More private sector data for Central African Republic
- Merchandise trade 27.0% (2025)
- Food imports 20.9% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 51.1% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 573.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 0.2% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 71.8% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 255.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 46.25 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0832 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 110.74 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is computer, communications and other services in Central African Republic?
- Computer, communications and other services in Central African Republic was 12.5% in 1993, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest computer, communications and other services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 22.1% in 1989.
- What is the lowest computer, communications and other services recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.9% in 1977.
- How does Central African Republic rank for computer, communications and other services?
- Central African Republic ranks 148th out of 198 countries with data for 1993.
- Is computer, communications and other services rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Computer, communications and other services (% of commercial service exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Computer, communications and other services include such activities as international telecommunications, and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; and personal, cultural, and recreational services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are commercial services provided by residents to non-residents.