Military spending per armed forces personnel in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Military spending per armed forces personnel was 4,842 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
4,842
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
143rd
of 160 countries
All-time high
23,755
in 2010
All-time low
3,311
in 2018
Years of data
24
1991–2020
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Central African Republic, 1991–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending per armed forces personnel in Central African Republic is 4,842, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 79.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per armed forces personnel in Central African Republic peaked at 23,755 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3,311, in 2018.
Central African Republic ranks 143rd of 160 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending per armed forces personnel in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9,231 | — |
| 1992 | 9,395 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 8,548 | -9.0% |
| 1994 | 7,513 | -12.1% |
| 1995 | 5,519 | -26.5% |
| 1996 | 5,110 | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 7,969 | +55.9% |
| 2003 | 8,848 | +11.0% |
| 2004 | 14,865 | +68.0% |
| 2005 | 9,804 | -34.0% |
| 2007 | 10,266 | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 14,474 | +41.0% |
| 2009 | 16,038 | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 23,755 | +48.1% |
| 2011 | 21,624 | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 7,347 | -66.0% |
| 2013 | 7,451 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 5,201 | -30.2% |
| 2015 | 4,266 | -18.0% |
| 2016 | 4,096 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 4,066 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 3,311 | -18.6% |
| 2019 | 4,611 | +39.3% |
| 2020 | 4,842 | +5.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 4,842 is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,109, 68% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 4,842 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,391, 36% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,553 | 5,110 | 9,395 | 6 |
| 2000s | 11,752 | 7,969 | 16,038 | 7 |
| 2010s | 8,573 | 3,311 | 23,755 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,842 | 4,842 | 4,842 | 1 |
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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 military spending per armed forces personnel in Central African Republic?
- Military spending per armed forces personnel in Central African Republic was 4,842 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 23,755 in 2010.
- What is the lowest military spending per armed forces personnel recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,311 in 2018.
- How does Central African Republic rank for military spending per armed forces personnel?
- Central African Republic ranks 143rd out of 160 countries with data for 2020.
- Is military spending per armed forces personnel rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending per armed forces personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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