Central African Republic vs South Africa: Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations

Central African Republic
254.84 billion Domestic currency
in 2022
South Africa
152.22 billion Domestic currency
in 2025
Central African Republic rank
67th
South Africa rank
70th

Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations over time

  • Central African Republic
  • South Africa
50.0B100.0B150.0B200.0B250.0B200120132025

How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 254.84 billion Domestic currency against 152.22 billion Domestic currency in South Africa, a difference of 102.62 billion Domestic currency.

That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.7 times South Africa's.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 67th and South Africa ranks 70th of 145 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 77.21 billion Domestic currency 43.71 billion Domestic currency 33.50 billion Domestic currency Central African Republic
2010s 138.03 billion Domestic currency 97.78 billion Domestic currency 40.25 billion Domestic currency Central African Republic
2020s 234.81 billion Domestic currency 142.88 billion Domestic currency 91.93 billion Domestic currency Central African Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher currency in circulation outside of depository corporations, Central African Republic or South Africa?
Central African Republic, at 254.84 billion Domestic currency against 152.22 billion Domestic currency in South Africa as of 2022.
What is the difference in currency in circulation outside of depository corporations between Central African Republic and South Africa?
102.62 billion Domestic currency, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and South Africa?
22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
How do Central African Republic and South Africa rank globally for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations?
Central African Republic ranks 67th and South Africa ranks 70th of 145 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic currency)
Unit
Domestic currency
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
147 places, 3,301 data points, 1997–2025
Last refreshed

The Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates dataset presents monetary aggregates based on standardized SRF data, while also reflecting country-specific components aligned with national definitions.