Net official development assistance and official aid received in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Net official development assistance and official aid received was 737.60 million constant 2023 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
737.60 million constant 2023 US$
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
56th
of 179 countries
All-time high
907.47 million constant 2023 US$
in 2020
All-time low
324,910 constant 2023 US$
in 1960
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Central African Republic, 1960–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2023 US$.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 737.60 million constant 2023 US$ for net official development assistance and official aid received in 2023.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 252.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance and official aid received in Central African Republic peaked at 907.47 million constant 2023 US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 324,910 constant 2023 US$, in 1960.
Central African Republic ranks 56th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net official development assistance and official aid received in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | constant 2023 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 324,910 constant 2023 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 4.49 million constant 2023 US$ | +1283.2% |
| 1962 | 11.65 million constant 2023 US$ | +159.2% |
| 1963 | 20.57 million constant 2023 US$ | +76.6% |
| 1964 | 147.36 million constant 2023 US$ | +616.3% |
| 1965 | 131.07 million constant 2023 US$ | -11.1% |
| 1966 | 123.57 million constant 2023 US$ | -5.7% |
| 1967 | 153.80 million constant 2023 US$ | +24.5% |
| 1968 | 127.92 million constant 2023 US$ | -16.8% |
| 1969 | 138.96 million constant 2023 US$ | +8.6% |
| 1970 | 103.05 million constant 2023 US$ | -25.8% |
| 1971 | 102.65 million constant 2023 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1972 | 151.70 million constant 2023 US$ | +47.8% |
| 1973 | 129.77 million constant 2023 US$ | -14.5% |
| 1974 | 174.78 million constant 2023 US$ | +34.7% |
| 1975 | 210.92 million constant 2023 US$ | +20.7% |
| 1976 | 149.55 million constant 2023 US$ | -29.1% |
| 1977 | 156.75 million constant 2023 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 152.64 million constant 2023 US$ | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 214.50 million constant 2023 US$ | +40.5% |
| 1980 | 251.18 million constant 2023 US$ | +17.1% |
| 1981 | 259.69 million constant 2023 US$ | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 237.96 million constant 2023 US$ | -8.4% |
| 1983 | 257.28 million constant 2023 US$ | +8.1% |
| 1984 | 382.86 million constant 2023 US$ | +48.8% |
| 1985 | 299.59 million constant 2023 US$ | -21.7% |
| 1986 | 291.98 million constant 2023 US$ | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 336.24 million constant 2023 US$ | +15.2% |
| 1988 | 358.72 million constant 2023 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 337.92 million constant 2023 US$ | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 390.70 million constant 2023 US$ | +15.6% |
| 1991 | 263.51 million constant 2023 US$ | -32.6% |
| 1992 | 245.27 million constant 2023 US$ | -6.9% |
| 1993 | 245.21 million constant 2023 US$ | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 238.74 million constant 2023 US$ | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 183.81 million constant 2023 US$ | -23.0% |
| 1996 | 206.14 million constant 2023 US$ | +12.1% |
| 1997 | 121.43 million constant 2023 US$ | -41.1% |
| 1998 | 172.36 million constant 2023 US$ | +41.9% |
| 1999 | 168.72 million constant 2023 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 105.80 million constant 2023 US$ | -37.3% |
| 2001 | 118.92 million constant 2023 US$ | +12.4% |
| 2002 | 87.49 million constant 2023 US$ | -26.4% |
| 2003 | 68.94 million constant 2023 US$ | -21.2% |
| 2004 | 138.68 million constant 2023 US$ | +101.2% |
| 2005 | 111.53 million constant 2023 US$ | -19.6% |
| 2006 | 162.26 million constant 2023 US$ | +45.5% |
| 2007 | 195.27 million constant 2023 US$ | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 276.97 million constant 2023 US$ | +41.8% |
| 2009 | 261.48 million constant 2023 US$ | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 262.59 million constant 2023 US$ | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 257.94 million constant 2023 US$ | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 236.59 million constant 2023 US$ | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 209.26 million constant 2023 US$ | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 630.15 million constant 2023 US$ | +201.1% |
| 2015 | 568.31 million constant 2023 US$ | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 592.88 million constant 2023 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 585.98 million constant 2023 US$ | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 700.35 million constant 2023 US$ | +19.5% |
| 2019 | 760.16 million constant 2023 US$ | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 907.47 million constant 2023 US$ | +19.4% |
| 2021 | 679.17 million constant 2023 US$ | -25.2% |
| 2022 | 719.08 million constant 2023 US$ | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 737.60 million constant 2023 US$ | +2.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 737.60 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.39 billion constant 2023 US$, 53% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 737.60 million constant 2023 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 865.90 million constant 2023 US$, 85% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net official development assistance and official aid received in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +1283.2% | 324,910 constant 2023 US$ | 4.49 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1964 | +616.3% | 20.57 million constant 2023 US$ | 147.36 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 2014 | +201.1% | 209.26 million constant 2023 US$ | 630.15 million constant 2023 US$ |
| 1962 | +159.2% | 4.49 million constant 2023 US$ | 11.65 million constant 2023 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 85.97 million constant 2023 US$ | 324,910 constant 2023 US$ | 153.80 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 154.63 million constant 2023 US$ | 102.65 million constant 2023 US$ | 214.50 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 301.34 million constant 2023 US$ | 237.96 million constant 2023 US$ | 382.86 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 223.59 million constant 2023 US$ | 121.43 million constant 2023 US$ | 390.70 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 152.73 million constant 2023 US$ | 68.94 million constant 2023 US$ | 276.97 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 480.42 million constant 2023 US$ | 209.26 million constant 2023 US$ | 760.16 million constant 2023 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 760.83 million constant 2023 US$ | 679.17 million constant 2023 US$ | 907.47 million constant 2023 US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 53 Morocco 771.67 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 54 Bolivia 764.39 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 55 Bulgaria 752.73 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 57 Brazil 699.97 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 58 Papua New Guinea 691.09 million constant 2023 US$ compare
- 59 French Polynesia 687.82 million constant 2023 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 net official development assistance and official aid received in Central African Republic?
- Net official development assistance and official aid received in Central African Republic was 737.60 million constant 2023 US$ in 2023, according to Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 907.47 million constant 2023 US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance and official aid received recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 324,910 constant 2023 US$ in 1960.
- How does Central African Republic rank for net official development assistance and official aid received?
- Central African Republic ranks 56th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net official development assistance and official aid received rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 252.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Development Assistance Committee - OECD, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net official development assistance and official aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net official development assistance, expressed in US dollars and adjusted for inflation.