Central African Republic—GDP, PPP (Billions Intl $)
Central African Republic's GDP (PPP) was $7.94B in 2026, ranking #163 out of 192 countries. This represents a +5.4% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $7.94B (2026) and the lowest was $3.24B (2000). The IMF WEO projects $8.36B by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $8.36B | +5.4% |
| 2026 | $7.94B | +5.1% |
| 2025 | $7.55B | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $7.16B | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $6.85B | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $6.61B | +8.0% |
| 2021 | $6.12B | +7.3% |
| 2020 | $5.70B | +6.5% |
| 2019 | $5.36B | +13.1% |
| 2018 | $4.74B | +5.4% |
| 2017 | $4.50B | +6.4% |
| 2016 | $4.22B | +5.8% |
| 2015 | $4.00B | +5.3% |
| 2014 | $3.79B | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $3.73B | -35.3% |
| 2012 | $5.76B | +7.0% |
| 2011 | $5.38B | +6.4% |
| 2010 | $5.06B | +5.9% |
| 2009 | $4.78B | +3.4% |
| 2008 | $4.62B | +4.6% |
| 2007 | $4.42B | +6.8% |
| 2006 | $4.13B | +8.0% |
| 2005 | $3.83B | +6.2% |
| 2004 | $3.61B | +2.6% |
| 2003 | $3.52B | -0.3% |
| 2002 | $3.53B | +3.7% |
| 2001 | $3.40B | +4.9% |
| 2000 | $3.24B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $7.94B | +5.1% |
| 2027Forecast | $8.36B | +5.4% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Billions Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Billions of international dollars