Personal remittances and foreign aid received in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Personal remittances and foreign aid received was 158,919 current US$ in 1993. ◆ Volatile
Personal remittances and foreign aid received in Central African Republic, 1977–1993
Source: World Bank based on International Monetary Fund balance of payments data (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 1993, personal remittances and foreign aid received in Central African Republic stood at 158,919 current US$.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 657.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, personal remittances and foreign aid received in Central African Republic peaked at 1.97 million current US$ in 1977 and was at its lowest, 11,040 current US$, in 1981.
That places Central African Republic 193rd out of 193 countries with data for 1993, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Personal remittances and foreign aid received in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1.97 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 988,230 current US$ | -49.7% |
| 1980 | 37,864 current US$ | -96.2% |
| 1981 | 11,040 current US$ | -70.8% |
| 1982 | 36,518 current US$ | +230.8% |
| 1983 | 20,994 current US$ | -42.5% |
| 1984 | 21,152 current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 21,310 current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 21,468 current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1987 | 21,627 current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 21,785 current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 21,943 current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 80,804 current US$ | +268.2% |
| 1991 | 141,790 current US$ | +75.5% |
| 1992 | 150,355 current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1993 | 158,919 current US$ | +5.7% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 158,919 current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 439.71 million current US$, 0% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 158,919 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 318.64 million current US$, 0% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Personal remittances and foreign aid received in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +268.2% | 21,943 current US$ | 80,804 current US$ |
| 1982 | +230.8% | 11,040 current US$ | 36,518 current US$ |
| 1980 | -96.2% | 988,230 current US$ | 37,864 current US$ |
| 1991 | +75.5% | 80,804 current US$ | 141,790 current US$ |
| 1981 | -70.8% | 37,864 current US$ | 11,040 current US$ |
| 1978 | -49.7% | 1.97 million current US$ | 988,230 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.48 million current US$ | 988,230 current US$ | 1.97 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 23,570 current US$ | 11,040 current US$ | 37,864 current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 132,967 current US$ | 80,804 current US$ | 158,919 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 190 Nauru 1.19 million current US$
- 191 Chad 724,057 current US$ compare
- 192 Equatorial Guinea 164,206 current US$
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 personal remittances and foreign aid received in Central African Republic?
- Personal remittances and foreign aid received in Central African Republic was 158,919 current US$ in 1993, according to World Bank based on International Monetary Fund balance of payments data (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest personal remittances and foreign aid received recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.97 million current US$ in 1977.
- What is the lowest personal remittances and foreign aid received recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,040 current US$ in 1981.
- How does Central African Republic rank for personal remittances and foreign aid received?
- Central African Republic ranks 193rd out of 193 countries with data for 1993.
- Is personal remittances and foreign aid received rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 657.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank based on International Monetary Fund balance of payments data (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Personal remittances and foreign aid received. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Remittances are financial transfers from non-residents to residents of a country, such as a worker abroad sending money to family and friends. Foreign aid is measured as official development assistance. Both are measured in current US$.