Financial soundness indicators in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Financial soundness indicators was 0.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.6%
Change on year
down 58.9%
World rank
143rd
of 150 countries
All-time high
4.9%
in 2011
All-time low
-1.4%
in 2013
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Financial soundness indicators in Central African Republic, 2010–2023

-20242010201620232010: 3.7 %2011: 4.9 %2012: 4.1 %2013: -1.4 %2014: 0.73 %2015: -1.1 %2016: 0.22 %2017: 0.75 %2018: 1.7 %2019: 1.6 %2020: 0.38 %2021: 1.1 %2022: 1.5 %2023: 0.62 %

Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for financial soundness indicators in Central African Republic is 0.6%, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 58.9% on the previous year and up 143.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial soundness indicators in Central African Republic peaked at 4.9% in 2011 and was at its lowest, -1.4%, in 2013.

That places Central African Republic 143rd out of 150 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Financial soundness indicators in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Financial soundness indicators in Central African Republic, 2010 to 2023.
Year % Change
2010 3.7%
2011 4.9% +31.6%
2012 4.1% -15.4%
2013 -1.4% -134.5%
2014 0.7% -151.4%
2015 -1.1% -247.9%
2016 0.2% -120.4%
2017 0.8% +240.9%
2018 1.7% +125.3%
2019 1.6% -2.4%
2020 0.4% -77.0%
2021 1.1% +194.7%
2022 1.5% +34.8%
2023 0.6% -58.9%

Central African Republic compared with similar countries

  • Central African Republic's 0.6% is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.5%, 17% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
  • Central African Republic's 0.6% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.3%, 19% of the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.5% -1.4% 4.9% 10
2020s 0.9% 0.4% 1.5% 4

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 140 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 0.7% compare
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  3. 141 Switzerland 0.6% compare
  4. 144 Germany 0.6% compare
  5. 144 Somalia 0.6% compare
  6. 146 France 0.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial soundness indicators in Central African Republic?
Financial soundness indicators in Central African Republic was 0.6% in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest financial soundness indicators recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 4.9% in 2011.
What is the lowest financial soundness indicators recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -1.4% in 2013.
How does Central African Republic rank for financial soundness indicators?
Central African Republic ranks 143rd out of 150 countries with data for 2023.
Is financial soundness indicators rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 143.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Financial soundness indicators. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial soundness indicators
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
150 places, 2,289 data points, 2001–2025
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