Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar was 706,956 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar in Central African Republic, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve position in the imf, us dollar in Central African Republic is 706,956, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve position in the imf, us dollar in Central African Republic peaked at 2.44 million in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
Central African Republic ranks 153rd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 653,000 | — |
| 1965 | 653,000 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 773,000 | +18.4% |
| 1967 | 903,000 | +16.8% |
| 1968 | 1.02 million | +13.3% |
| 1969 | 1.15 million | +12.7% |
| 1970 | 1.33 million | +15.2% |
| 1971 | 152,000 | -88.6% |
| 1972 | 314,858 | +107.1% |
| 1973 | 530,792 | +68.6% |
| 1974 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 2.16 million | — |
| 1979 | 2.44 million | +12.7% |
| 1980 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 1.33 million | — |
| 1983 | 1.69 million | +26.3% |
| 1984 | 107,823 | -93.6% |
| 1985 | 120,826 | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 134,552 | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 156,053 | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 148,027 | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 144,558 | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 128,039 | -11.4% |
| 1991 | 128,739 | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 123,750 | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 129,114 | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 137,534 | +6.5% |
| 1995 | 140,043 | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 137,392 | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 128,917 | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 134,532 | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 131,139 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 145,007 | +10.6% |
| 2001 | 139,868 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 164,330 | +17.5% |
| 2003 | 236,179 | +43.7% |
| 2004 | 246,833 | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 227,166 | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 239,108 | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 251,163 | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 244,809 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 321,264 | +31.2% |
| 2010 | 356,971 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 397,946 | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 398,374 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 399,172 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 424,882 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 494,685 | +16.4% |
| 2016 | 644,498 | +30.3% |
| 2017 | 735,158 | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 717,946 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 713,834 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 743,487 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 722,490 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 687,000 | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 692,589 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 673,213 | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 706,956 | +5.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 706,956 is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.98 million, 18% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 706,956 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 15.22 million, 5% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | -100.0% | 530,792 | 0 |
| 1980 | -100.0% | 2.44 million | 0 |
| 1972 | +107.1% | 152,000 | 314,858 |
| 1984 | -93.6% | 1.69 million | 107,823 |
| 1971 | -88.6% | 1.33 million | 152,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 515,800 | 0 | 1.15 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 692,535 | 0 | 2.44 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 383,220 | 0 | 1.69 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 131,920 | 123,750 | 140,043 | 10 |
| 2000s | 221,573 | 139,868 | 321,264 | 10 |
| 2010s | 528,347 | 356,971 | 735,158 | 10 |
| 2020s | 704,289 | 673,213 | 743,487 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 150 Tuvalu 832,658 compare
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- 154 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 684,750 compare
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More financial sector data for Central African Republic
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0936 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve position in the imf, us dollar in Central African Republic?
- Reserve position in the imf, us dollar in Central African Republic was 706,956 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve position in the imf, us dollar recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.44 million in 1979.
- What is the lowest reserve position in the imf, us dollar recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Central African Republic rank for reserve position in the imf, us dollar?
- Central African Republic ranks 153rd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve position in the imf, us dollar rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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