Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 13.83 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1992–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Central African Republic is 13.83 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 71.7% on the previous year and up 169.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 64.87 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -44.16 % change on previous year, in 1994.
That places Central African Republic 63rd out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -17.43 % change on previous year | -337.2% |
| 1994 | -44.16 % change on previous year | +153.4% |
| 1995 | 21.75 % change on previous year | -149.2% |
| 1996 | -6.29 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 2003 | 40.6 % change on previous year | -745.9% |
| 2004 | 0.564 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 2005 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +243.5% |
| 2008 | 64.87 % change on previous year | +3248.7% |
| 2009 | 14.22 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 2010 | 43.32 % change on previous year | +204.7% |
| 2011 | -3.32 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 2012 | -14.29 % change on previous year | +330.9% |
| 2013 | 12.11 % change on previous year | -184.7% |
| 2014 | -19.86 % change on previous year | -264.0% |
| 2015 | -30.47 % change on previous year | +53.5% |
| 2016 | 0.4834 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 2017 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +426.7% |
| 2018 | 10.91 % change on previous year | +328.3% |
| 2019 | 33.62 % change on previous year | +208.2% |
| 2020 | 8.76 % change on previous year | -74.0% |
| 2021 | 25.18 % change on previous year | +187.6% |
| 2022 | -24.34 % change on previous year | -196.7% |
| 2023 | 48.87 % change on previous year | -300.8% |
| 2024 | 13.83 % change on previous year | -71.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -7.76 % change on previous year | -44.16 % change on previous year | 21.75 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 24.44 % change on previous year | 0.564 % change on previous year | 64.87 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.51 % change on previous year | -30.47 % change on previous year | 43.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.46 % change on previous year | -24.34 % change on previous year | 48.87 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 60 Greece 14.36 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Uganda 14.34 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Jamaica 13.96 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Latvia 13.71 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Democratic Republic of Congo 13.21 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Croatia 13.2 % change on previous year compare
More public sector data for Central African Republic
- Arms imports 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 8.35 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0.0168 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -95.45 % change on previous year (2022)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), gaps filled 43.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per capita 13.35 current USD per person (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per unit of GDP 0.0259 current USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Military expenditure (current USD), gaps filled 71.17 million current USD (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per square kilometre 69.02 SIPRI trend indicator values per square kilometre (2023)
- Military expenditure (current USD), per square kilometre 100.37 current USD per square kilometre (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 13.83 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 64.87 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -44.16 % change on previous year in 1994.
- How does Central African Republic rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 63rd out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 169.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.