Central African Republic Gross National Income
GDP plus net income received from abroad, current US dollars.
Gross National Income in the Central African Republic increased to 3.24 USD billion in 2025 from 2.92 USD billion in 2024.
Central African Republic Gross National Income — History
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Central African Republic Gross National Income — analysis in simple words
Latest reading
Gross National Income in the Central African Republic increased to 3.24 USD billion in 2025 from 2.92 USD billion in 2024.
It has risen in each of the last three years.
Recent trend
A year earlier (2024) it was $2.9B, so the latest figure is $0.3B higher.
Over the past five years the average was $2.8B, with a range from $2.5B to $3.2B. The latest value is above that five-year average.
Historical context
This data series starts in 1960 and has 66 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 98% of all of them.
The highest value on record is $3.2B (2025) and the lowest is $0.1B (1960). The long-run average is $1.2B.
Compared with other countries
Among 203 economies with recent data, Central African Republic ranks 175th from the top. The median across all these economies is $46.4B, so Central African Republic is below the typical country.
Within Sub-Saharan Africa (46 economies with data) it ranks 39th; the regional median is $19.8B.
Statistics
- Latest
- $3.2B2025
- Previous
- $2.9B
- 5-year average
- $2.8B
- Long-run average
- $1.2Bsince 1960
- All-time high
- $3.2B2025
- All-time low
- $0.1B1960
- Observations
- 66Annual
Recent Data
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.2B | ▲ +0.3 |
| 2024 | $2.9B | ▲ +0.2 |
| 2023 | $2.7B | ▲ +0.2 |
| 2022 | $2.5B | ▼ −0.2 |
| 2021 | $2.7B | ▲ +0.2 |
| 2020 | $2.5B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2019 | $2.4B | ▼ −0.0 |
| 2018 | $2.4B | ▲ +0.2 |
| 2017 | $2.2B | ▲ +0.3 |
| 2016 | $1.8B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2015 | $1.7B | ▼ −0.2 |
| 2014 | $1.9B | ▲ +0.2 |
| 2013 | $1.7B | ▼ −0.8 |
| 2012 | $2.5B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2011 | $2.4B | ▲ +0.3 |
| 2010 | $2.2B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2009 | $2.1B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2008 | $2.0B | ▲ +0.3 |
| 2007 | $1.7B | ▲ +0.2 |
| 2006 | $1.5B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2005 | $1.3B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2004 | $1.3B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2003 | $1.1B | ▲ +0.2 |
| 2002 | $1.0B | ▲ +0.1 |
| 2001 | $0.9B | ▲ +0.0 |
| 2000 | $0.9B | ▼ −0.1 |
| 1999 | $1.0B | ▲ +0.0 |
| 1998 | $0.9B | ▲ +0.0 |
| 1997 | $0.9B | ▼ −0.1 |
| 1996 | $1.0B |
Gross National Income — Central African Republic vs Peers
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Understanding Gross National Income — a simple guide
What it measures
Gross national income (GNI): GDP plus net primary income received from abroad, in current US dollars.
How it is calculated
GNI = GDP + income earned by residents from abroad − income paid to foreigners.
If a country’s companies earn large profits overseas, its GNI can be higher than its GDP.
Higher GNI means more total income for residents.
GNI below GDP means more income flows out to foreign owners.
Why it matters for the economy and markets
GNI captures income earned by residents, including from overseas investments and remittances, and is used by the World Bank for income classifications.
How to read it
It differs most from GDP in countries with large foreign investment or large income payments abroad.
Data source
World Bank — World Development Indicators (series NY.GNP.MKTP.CD), annual data from 1960 to 2025. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.
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Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.