Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) was 115.95 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
115.95 million current US$
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
185th
of 206 countries
All-time high
231.22 million current US$
in 1998
All-time low
700,000 current US$
in 1961
Years of data
63
1960–2023
Merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Central African Republic, 1960–2023
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Central African Republic is 115.95 million current US$, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 118.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Central African Republic peaked at 231.22 million current US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 700,000 current US$, in 1961.
That places Central African Republic 185th out of 206 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11.90 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 700,000 current US$ | -94.1% |
| 1963 | 21.80 million current US$ | +3014.3% |
| 1964 | 28.00 million current US$ | +28.4% |
| 1965 | 25.20 million current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 30.40 million current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1967 | 28.30 million current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1968 | 34.90 million current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1969 | 33.61 million current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1970 | 26.80 million current US$ | -20.3% |
| 1971 | 26.20 million current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 35.27 million current US$ | +34.7% |
| 1973 | 34.63 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 42.53 million current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1975 | 42.65 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 51.80 million current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1977 | 67.75 million current US$ | +30.8% |
| 1978 | 53.66 million current US$ | -20.8% |
| 1979 | 62.15 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1980 | 92.82 million current US$ | +49.4% |
| 1981 | 59.64 million current US$ | -35.7% |
| 1982 | 80.84 million current US$ | +35.5% |
| 1983 | 51.41 million current US$ | -36.4% |
| 1984 | 49.13 million current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 63.83 million current US$ | +29.9% |
| 1986 | 79.65 million current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1987 | 46.98 million current US$ | -41.0% |
| 1988 | 52.53 million current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1989 | 63.96 million current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1990 | 216.42 million current US$ | +238.4% |
| 1991 | 18.53 million current US$ | -91.4% |
| 1992 | 21.26 million current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1993 | 21.35 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 16.15 million current US$ | -24.3% |
| 1995 | 42.10 million current US$ | +160.6% |
| 1996 | 51.78 million current US$ | +23.0% |
| 1997 | 34.18 million current US$ | -34.0% |
| 1998 | 231.22 million current US$ | +576.4% |
| 1999 | 223.21 million current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 81.93 million current US$ | -63.3% |
| 2001 | 73.68 million current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2002 | 56.18 million current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2003 | 65.40 million current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2004 | 101.80 million current US$ | +55.7% |
| 2005 | 110.15 million current US$ | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 80.82 million current US$ | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 106.93 million current US$ | +32.3% |
| 2008 | 112.31 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 82.07 million current US$ | -26.9% |
| 2010 | 89.53 million current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 103.56 million current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 113.93 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 53.10 million current US$ | -53.4% |
| 2014 | 28.26 million current US$ | -46.8% |
| 2015 | 190.20 million current US$ | +573.0% |
| 2016 | 121.88 million current US$ | -35.9% |
| 2017 | 199.46 million current US$ | +63.6% |
| 2018 | 55.64 million current US$ | -72.1% |
| 2019 | 124.77 million current US$ | +124.2% |
| 2020 | 41.15 million current US$ | -67.0% |
| 2021 | 60.11 million current US$ | +46.1% |
| 2022 | 117.78 million current US$ | +96.0% |
| 2023 | 115.95 million current US$ | -1.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 115.95 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 992.04 million current US$, 12% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 115.95 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.14 billion current US$, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$) in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | +3014.3% | 700,000 current US$ | 21.80 million current US$ |
| 1998 | +576.4% | 34.18 million current US$ | 231.22 million current US$ |
| 2015 | +573.0% | 28.26 million current US$ | 190.20 million current US$ |
| 1990 | +238.4% | 63.96 million current US$ | 216.42 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.87 million current US$ | 700,000 current US$ | 34.90 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 44.34 million current US$ | 26.20 million current US$ | 67.75 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 64.08 million current US$ | 46.98 million current US$ | 92.82 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 87.62 million current US$ | 16.15 million current US$ | 231.22 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 87.13 million current US$ | 56.18 million current US$ | 112.31 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 108.03 million current US$ | 28.26 million current US$ | 199.46 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.75 million current US$ | 41.15 million current US$ | 117.78 million current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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)
- Commercial service imports 113.83 million current US$ (1994)
- Food exports 0.2% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 71.8% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 255.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 0 current US$ (1994)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 46.25 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Central African Republic?
- Merchandise exports by the reporting economy in Central African Republic was 115.95 million current US$ in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise exports by the reporting economy recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 231.22 million current US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports by the reporting economy recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 700,000 current US$ in 1961.
- How does Central African Republic rank for merchandise exports by the reporting economy?
- Central African Republic ranks 185th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise exports by the reporting economy rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Merchandise exports by the reporting economy (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports by the reporting economy are the total merchandise exports by the reporting economy to the rest of the world, as reported in the IMF's Direction of trade database. Data are in current US$.