Central African Republic—Total Investment (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #35 of 43
Latest Value
16.5%
2026
YoY Change
+2.3%
2025 → 2026
Global Rank
#35
of 43 countries
Maximum
18.5%
2020
Minimum
6.6%
2004
CAGR
+4.3%
23 years
Last
16.5%
Previous
16.1%
Highest
18.5%
Lowest
6.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16.5% | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 16.1% | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 15.7% | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 15.0% | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 14.8% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 15.6% | -15.3% |
| 2020 | 18.5% | +29.3% |
| 2019 | 14.3% | -11.2% |
| 2018 | 16.1% | +21.3% |
| 2017 | 13.3% | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 13.3% | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 13.2% | -16.8% |
| 2014 | 15.9% | +86.6% |
| 2013 | 8.5% | -41.2% |
| 2012 | 14.5% | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 11.6% | -14.9% |
| 2010 | 13.6% | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 12.8% | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 12.4% | +20.2% |
| 2007 | 10.3% | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 9.7% | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 9.3% | +41.4% |
| 2004 | 6.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 16.5% | +2.3% |
Top Countries — Total Investment (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 49.1% | 2026 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 38.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Angola | 35.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Benin | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 5 | Gabon | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 6 | Botswana | 34.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Zambia | 32.4% | 2026 |
| 8 | Lesotho | 31.8% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cote d'Ivoire | 30.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Rwanda | 30.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total investment as a percentage of GDP. Includes both public and private gross fixed capital formation and changes in inventories.
Methodology
Total investment (gross capital formation) as a share of GDP. Based on national accounts data.
Unit
Percent of GDP