Foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Foreign direct investment, net was 3.60 million BoP, current US$ in 1994. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic, 1977–1994
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 1994, foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic stood at 3.60 million BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 76.5% on the previous year and up 173.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic peaked at 16.53 million BoP, current US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, -22.43 million BoP, current US$, in 1979.
Central African Republic ranks 42nd of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -8.97 million BoP, current US$ | -22.43 million BoP, current US$ | 2.93 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | -3.64 million BoP, current US$ | -9.33 million BoP, current US$ | 8.59 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.38 million BoP, current US$ | 3.09 million BoP, current US$ | 16.53 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Central African Republic
- Exports of goods and services 345.16 billion current LCU (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 447.72 million constant 2015 US$ (2023)
- Gross national expenditure 3.50 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.04 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 2.99 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 278.26 billion current LCU (2023)
- Gross national expenditure 114.2% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 593.13 million current US$ (2025)
- GNI 3.24 billion current US$ (2025)
- GNI 1.89 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic?
- Foreign direct investment, net in Central African Republic was 3.60 million BoP, current US$ in 1994, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 16.53 million BoP, current US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.43 million BoP, current US$ in 1979.
- How does Central African Republic rank for foreign direct investment, net?
- Central African Republic ranks 42nd out of 196 countries with data for 1994.
- Is foreign direct investment, net rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Foreign direct investment is a category of cross-border investment associated with a resident in one economy having control or a significant degree of influence on the management of an enterprise that is resident in another economy. Ownership of 10 percent or more of the voting power is evidence of a direct investment relationship. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.