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Central African Republic GDP
GDP is measured in current U.S. dollars, so sharp year-over-year moves often reflect shifts in the XAF/USD exchange rate — such as a currency devaluation — rather than an equivalent change in the real economy.
Gross domestic product in current US dollars. Source: IMF MACRO FINANCIAL. Updated June 29, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | GDP |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.49B |
| 2025 | $3.07B |
| 2024 | $2.75B |
| 2023 | $2.56B |
| 2022 | $2.38B |
| 2021 | $2.52B |
| 2020 | $2.33B |
| 2019 | $2.22B |
| 2018 | $2.22B |
| 2017 | $2.07B |
| 2016 | $1.83B |
| 2015 | $1.7B |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=CF&metric_key=gdp_current_usd" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"GDP across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | GDP |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | $377.37B |
| Kenya | $147.27B |
| South Africa | $479.96B |
| Egypt | $429.65B |
| Ghana | $118.29B |
| Ethiopia | $121.53B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Central African Republic's gross domestic product?
Central African Republic's gross domestic product is $3.49B as of 2026, according to IMF MACRO FINANCIAL.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from IMF MACRO FINANCIAL and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Central African Republic GDP data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=CF&metric_key=gdp_current_usd with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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