Military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Military spending per military personnel was 6,458 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
6,458
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
152nd
of 170 countries
All-time high
29,492
in 2011
All-time low
4,253
in 1977
Years of data
59
1964–2022
Military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic, 1964–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic stood at 6,458.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and down 76.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic peaked at 29,492 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,253, in 1977.
That places Central African Republic 152nd out of 170 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 6,741 | — |
| 1965 | 8,146 | +20.8% |
| 1966 | 8,538 | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 11,672 | +36.7% |
| 1968 | 14,391 | +23.3% |
| 1969 | 16,368 | +13.7% |
| 1970 | 15,787 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 16,134 | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 10,869 | -32.6% |
| 1973 | 10,668 | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 10,292 | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 10,031 | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 7,424 | -26.0% |
| 1977 | 4,253 | -42.7% |
| 1978 | 8,133 | +91.2% |
| 1979 | 8,819 | +8.4% |
| 1980 | 8,421 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 8,531 | +1.3% |
| 1982 | 7,218 | -15.4% |
| 1983 | 8,692 | +20.4% |
| 1984 | 7,234 | -16.8% |
| 1985 | 6,592 | -8.9% |
| 1986 | 7,102 | +7.7% |
| 1987 | 7,423 | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 7,845 | +5.7% |
| 1989 | 7,133 | -9.1% |
| 1990 | 9,452 | +32.5% |
| 1991 | 9,223 | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 9,898 | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 8,275 | -16.4% |
| 1994 | 7,646 | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 8,389 | +9.7% |
| 1996 | 7,493 | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 9,978 | +33.2% |
| 1998 | 13,967 | +40.0% |
| 1999 | 17,560 | +25.7% |
| 2000 | 9,448 | -46.2% |
| 2001 | 8,061 | -14.7% |
| 2002 | 7,799 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 7,848 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 7,552 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 6,853 | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 7,222 | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 8,208 | +13.7% |
| 2008 | 9,387 | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 14,070 | +49.9% |
| 2010 | 18,234 | +29.6% |
| 2011 | 29,492 | +61.7% |
| 2012 | 27,538 | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 25,980 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 6,338 | -75.6% |
| 2015 | 5,038 | -20.5% |
| 2016 | 5,095 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 5,316 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 5,774 | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 6,640 | +15.0% |
| 2020 | 6,052 | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 6,289 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 6,458 | +2.7% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 6,458 is below the median for low income countries, which is 8,393, 77% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 6,458 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18,299, 35% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10,976 | 6,741 | 16,368 | 6 |
| 1970s | 10,241 | 4,253 | 16,134 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,619 | 6,592 | 8,692 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,188 | 7,493 | 17,560 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,645 | 6,853 | 14,070 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,544 | 5,038 | 29,492 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,266 | 6,052 | 6,458 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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 military personnel in Central African Republic?
- Military spending per military personnel in Central African Republic was 6,458 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending per military personnel recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 29,492 in 2011.
- What is the lowest military spending per military personnel recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,253 in 1977.
- How does Central African Republic rank for military spending per military personnel?
- Central African Republic ranks 152nd out of 170 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military spending per military personnel rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.5%. 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 military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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