Central African Republic—Total Investment (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #33 of 43Series years: 2004–2027
Latest Value
17.0%
2027
YoY Change
+0.9%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#33
of 43 countries
Maximum
18.4%
2020
Minimum
6.6%
2004
CAGR
+4.2%
24 years
Last
17.0%
Previous
16.9%
Highest
18.4%
Lowest
6.6%
Unit
percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Central African Republic's total investment (% of GDP) was 16.9% in 2026, ranking #33 out of 43 countries. This represents a +0.9% change from 2026. Over the past 23 years, the highest recorded value was 18.4% (2020) and the lowest was 6.6% (2004). The IMF WEO projects 17.0% by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Central African Republic — Total Investment (% of GDP): 16.889138013588 percent of GDP for reference year 2026. Source: International Monetary Fund (AFR Regional Economic Outlook). Reference year does not establish final observed status; publisher vintage is not verified here.
Before 2026
At or after 2026
Line styles separate years at 2026. This date threshold does not establish whether an individual reading is observed, estimated or forecast. Gaps are not interpolated.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 17.0% | +0.9% |
| 2026 | 16.9% | +1.3% |
| 2025 | 16.7% | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 16.4% | +9.2% |
| 2023 | 15.0% | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 14.8% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 15.6% | -15.0% |
| 2020 | 18.4% | +28.6% |
| 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 | 16.9% | +1.3% |
| 2027Forecast | 17.0% | +0.9% |
Top Countries — Total Investment (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 48.7% | 2026 |
| 2 | Gabon | 38.4% | 2026 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 35.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Benin | 34.8% | 2026 |
| 5 | Chad | 34.2% | 2026 |
| 6 | Zambia | 33.9% | 2026 |
| 7 | Lesotho | 33.7% | 2026 |
| 8 | Botswana | 29.9% | 2026 |
| 9 | Congo, Rep. | 29.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Equatorial Guinea | 28.9% | 2026 |