Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) (current LCU) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) (current LCU) was -56.35 billion current LCU in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) in Central African Republic, 2004–2021
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded -56.35 billion current LCU for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) in 2021.
The figure is down 5,160.2% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) in Central African Republic peaked at 45.93 billion current LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, -88.74 billion current LCU, in 2010.
That places Central African Republic 98th out of 156 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) (current LCU) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -3.17 billion current LCU | — |
| 2008 | -8.60 billion current LCU | +171.1% |
| 2009 | -57.42 billion current LCU | +567.4% |
| 2010 | -88.74 billion current LCU | +54.6% |
| 2011 | -68.59 billion current LCU | -22.7% |
| 2012 | 7.33 billion current LCU | -110.7% |
| 2014 | 21.60 billion current LCU | +194.6% |
| 2015 | -10.88 billion current LCU | -150.4% |
| 2016 | 7.17 billion current LCU | -165.9% |
| 2017 | 18.98 billion current LCU | +164.7% |
| 2018 | 4.31 billion current LCU | -77.3% |
| 2019 | 45.93 billion current LCU | +964.7% |
| 2020 | -1.07 billion current LCU | -102.3% |
| 2021 | -56.35 billion current LCU | +5160.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -56.35 billion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is -165.72 billion current LCU, 34% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -56.35 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -84.53 billion current LCU, 67% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) (current LCU) in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -5160.2% | -1.07 billion current LCU | -56.35 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -23.06 billion current LCU | -57.42 billion current LCU | -3.17 billion current LCU | 3 |
| 2010s | -6.99 billion current LCU | -88.74 billion current LCU | 45.93 billion current LCU | 9 |
| 2020s | -28.71 billion current LCU | -56.35 billion current LCU | -1.07 billion current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) in Central African Republic?
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) in Central African Republic was -56.35 billion current LCU in 2021, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 45.93 billion current LCU in 2019.
- What is the lowest net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -88.74 billion current LCU in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for net lending (+) / net borrowing (-)?
- Central African Republic ranks 98th out of 156 countries with data for 2021.
- Is net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-) (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net lending (+) / net borrowing (–) equals government revenue minus expense, minus net investment in nonfinancial assets. It is also equal to the net result of transactions in financial assets and liabilities. Net lending/net borrowing is a summary measure indicating the extent to which government is either putting financial resources at the disposal of other sectors in the economy or abroad, or utilizing the financial resources generated by other sectors in the economy or from abroad. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.