Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans was 569.51 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
569.51 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 24.1%
World rank
54th
of 178 countries
All-time high
856.49 million constant 2024 US$
in 2020
All-time low
334,431 constant 2024 US$
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Central African Republic, 1960–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Central African Republic is 569.51 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 24.1% on the previous year and down 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Central African Republic peaked at 856.49 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 334,431 constant 2024 US$, in 1960.
That places Central African Republic 54th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 334,431 constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 4.63 million constant 2024 US$ | +1283.6% |
| 1962 | 11.99 million constant 2024 US$ | +159.2% |
| 1963 | 24.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +104.4% |
| 1964 | 129.33 million constant 2024 US$ | +427.6% |
| 1965 | 122.41 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.4% |
| 1966 | 124.04 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.3% |
| 1967 | 124.10 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 122.79 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 128.62 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1970 | 105.49 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.0% |
| 1971 | 88.57 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.0% |
| 1972 | 175.35 million constant 2024 US$ | +98.0% |
| 1973 | 126.67 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.8% |
| 1974 | 167.57 million constant 2024 US$ | +32.3% |
| 1975 | 206.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +23.2% |
| 1976 | 138.91 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.7% |
| 1977 | 139.44 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 120.70 million constant 2024 US$ | -13.4% |
| 1979 | 182.84 million constant 2024 US$ | +51.5% |
| 1980 | 203.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 208.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 201.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 196.66 million constant 2024 US$ | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 275.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +40.1% |
| 1985 | 199.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -27.5% |
| 1986 | 192.16 million constant 2024 US$ | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 175.05 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.9% |
| 1988 | 238.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +36.1% |
| 1989 | 233.97 million constant 2024 US$ | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 223.26 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 195.42 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 201.61 million constant 2024 US$ | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 205.16 million constant 2024 US$ | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 206.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 168.75 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 199.71 million constant 2024 US$ | +18.3% |
| 1997 | 135.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -32.2% |
| 1998 | 188.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +39.3% |
| 1999 | 172.05 million constant 2024 US$ | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 112.31 million constant 2024 US$ | -34.7% |
| 2001 | 127.56 million constant 2024 US$ | +13.6% |
| 2002 | 99.79 million constant 2024 US$ | -21.8% |
| 2003 | 79.59 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.2% |
| 2004 | 152.60 million constant 2024 US$ | +91.7% |
| 2005 | 127.10 million constant 2024 US$ | -16.7% |
| 2006 | 237.74 million constant 2024 US$ | +87.0% |
| 2007 | 207.11 million constant 2024 US$ | -12.9% |
| 2008 | 276.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +33.7% |
| 2009 | 415.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 266.21 million constant 2024 US$ | -35.9% |
| 2011 | 265.76 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 234.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 222.88 million constant 2024 US$ | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 610.80 million constant 2024 US$ | +174.0% |
| 2015 | 571.35 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 584.96 million constant 2024 US$ | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 541.23 million constant 2024 US$ | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 623.51 million constant 2024 US$ | +15.2% |
| 2019 | 800.31 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.4% |
| 2020 | 856.49 million constant 2024 US$ | +7.0% |
| 2021 | 644.93 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.7% |
| 2022 | 673.89 million constant 2024 US$ | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 749.90 million constant 2024 US$ | +11.3% |
| 2024 | 569.51 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 569.51 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.16 billion constant 2024 US$, 49% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 569.51 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 681.01 million constant 2024 US$, 84% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +1283.6% | 334,431 constant 2024 US$ | 4.63 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1964 | +427.6% | 24.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 129.33 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 2014 | +174.0% | 222.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 610.80 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1962 | +159.2% | 4.63 million constant 2024 US$ | 11.99 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 79.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 334,431 constant 2024 US$ | 129.33 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 145.20 million constant 2024 US$ | 88.57 million constant 2024 US$ | 206.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 212.45 million constant 2024 US$ | 175.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 275.48 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 189.64 million constant 2024 US$ | 135.35 million constant 2024 US$ | 223.26 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.60 million constant 2024 US$ | 79.59 million constant 2024 US$ | 415.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 472.18 million constant 2024 US$ | 222.88 million constant 2024 US$ | 800.31 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 698.95 million constant 2024 US$ | 569.51 million constant 2024 US$ | 856.49 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 51 Philippines 604.84 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 52 Benin 572.40 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 53 Mayotte 571.96 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 55 Papua New Guinea 551.23 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 56 Sierra Leone 546.77 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 57 French Polynesia 546.39 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0271 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Central African Republic?
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans in Central African Republic was 569.51 million constant 2024 US$ in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 856.49 million constant 2024 US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 334,431 constant 2024 US$ in 1960.
- How does Central African Republic rank for foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans?
- Central African Republic ranks 54th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance component that represents grants. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.