Military expenditure (current USD) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Military expenditure was 71.17 million current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
71.17 million current USD
Change on year
up 13.8%
World rank
151st
of 168 countries
All-time high
71.17 million current USD
in 2024
All-time low
10.68 million current USD
in 2002
Years of data
28
1991–2024
Military expenditure in Central African Republic, 1991–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure in Central African Republic is 71.17 million current USD, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 13.8% on the previous year and up 85.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Central African Republic peaked at 71.17 million current USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10.68 million current USD, in 2002.
Central African Republic ranks 151st of 168 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21.60 million current USD | — |
| 1992 | 23.19 million current USD | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 19.14 million current USD | -17.4% |
| 1994 | 10.69 million current USD | -44.2% |
| 1995 | 13.01 million current USD | +21.7% |
| 1996 | 12.20 million current USD | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 10.68 million current USD | -12.4% |
| 2003 | 15.02 million current USD | +40.6% |
| 2004 | 15.10 million current USD | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 15.40 million current USD | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 19.11 million current USD | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 31.51 million current USD | +64.9% |
| 2009 | 35.99 million current USD | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 51.59 million current USD | +43.3% |
| 2011 | 49.87 million current USD | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 42.75 million current USD | -14.3% |
| 2013 | 47.92 million current USD | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 38.41 million current USD | -19.9% |
| 2015 | 26.70 million current USD | -30.5% |
| 2016 | 26.83 million current USD | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 27.52 million current USD | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 30.52 million current USD | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 40.78 million current USD | +33.6% |
| 2020 | 44.35 million current USD | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 55.52 million current USD | +25.2% |
| 2022 | 42.00 million current USD | -24.3% |
| 2023 | 62.53 million current USD | +48.9% |
| 2024 | 71.17 million current USD | +13.8% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 71.17 million current USD is below the median for low income countries, which is 375.21 million current USD, 19% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 71.17 million current USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 293.92 million current USD, 24% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.64 million current USD | 10.69 million current USD | 23.19 million current USD | 6 |
| 2000s | 20.40 million current USD | 10.68 million current USD | 35.99 million current USD | 7 |
| 2010s | 38.29 million current USD | 26.70 million current USD | 51.59 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 55.11 million current USD | 42.00 million current USD | 71.17 million current USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 148 Papua New Guinea 91.01 million current USD compare
- 149 Eswatini 79.66 million current USD compare
- 150 Fiji 77.64 million current USD compare
- 152 East Timor 46.40 million current USD compare
- 153 Sierra Leone 36.45 million current USD compare
- 154 Lesotho 36.30 million current USD compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Central African Republic?
- Military expenditure in Central African Republic was 71.17 million current USD in 2024, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 71.17 million current USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.68 million current USD in 2002.
- How does Central African Republic rank for military expenditure?
- Central African Republic ranks 151st out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 85.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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