Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per square kilometre (Reserves square) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per square kilometre (Reserves square) was 573.79 SDR per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per square kilometre in Central African Republic, 1962–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SDR per square kilometre.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 573.79 SDR per square kilometre for reserves excluding gold (sdr), per square kilometre in 2023. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
That represents a change of up 27.1% on the previous year and up 184.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold (sdr), per square kilometre in Central African Republic peaked at 573.79 SDR per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.3114 SDR per square kilometre, in 1971.
Central African Republic ranks 173rd of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per square kilometre (Reserves square) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | SDR per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 0.9631 SDR per square kilometre | — |
| 1963 | 2.83 SDR per square kilometre | +193.3% |
| 1964 | 11.45 SDR per square kilometre | +305.3% |
| 1965 | 16.31 SDR per square kilometre | +42.5% |
| 1966 | 10.31 SDR per square kilometre | -36.8% |
| 1967 | 7.63 SDR per square kilometre | -26.0% |
| 1968 | 7.54 SDR per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 1.92 SDR per square kilometre | -74.5% |
| 1970 | 2.23 SDR per square kilometre | +16.1% |
| 1971 | 0.3114 SDR per square kilometre | -86.0% |
| 1972 | 2.54 SDR per square kilometre | +715.8% |
| 1973 | 2.37 SDR per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 2.29 SDR per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1975 | 5.25 SDR per square kilometre | +129.7% |
| 1976 | 26.01 SDR per square kilometre | +395.5% |
| 1977 | 33.5 SDR per square kilometre | +28.8% |
| 1978 | 29.74 SDR per square kilometre | -11.2% |
| 1979 | 53.75 SDR per square kilometre | +80.8% |
| 1980 | 69.19 SDR per square kilometre | +28.7% |
| 1981 | 95.53 SDR per square kilometre | +38.1% |
| 1982 | 67.48 SDR per square kilometre | -29.4% |
| 1983 | 71.74 SDR per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1984 | 86.26 SDR per square kilometre | +20.2% |
| 1985 | 72.52 SDR per square kilometre | -15.9% |
| 1986 | 85.76 SDR per square kilometre | +18.3% |
| 1987 | 109.44 SDR per square kilometre | +27.6% |
| 1988 | 129.39 SDR per square kilometre | +18.2% |
| 1989 | 138.1 SDR per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1990 | 133.85 SDR per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 1991 | 115.56 SDR per square kilometre | -13.7% |
| 1992 | 116.88 SDR per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 130.86 SDR per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1994 | 230.92 SDR per square kilometre | +76.5% |
| 1995 | 252.3 SDR per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1996 | 259.24 SDR per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 212.43 SDR per square kilometre | -18.1% |
| 1998 | 166.1 SDR per square kilometre | -21.8% |
| 1999 | 159.38 SDR per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 164.18 SDR per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 151.68 SDR per square kilometre | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 145.51 SDR per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 143.03 SDR per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 153.31 SDR per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2005 | 156.35 SDR per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 133.75 SDR per square kilometre | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 83.89 SDR per square kilometre | -37.3% |
| 2008 | 126.92 SDR per square kilometre | +51.3% |
| 2009 | 215.63 SDR per square kilometre | +69.9% |
| 2010 | 188.84 SDR per square kilometre | -12.4% |
| 2011 | 161.55 SDR per square kilometre | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 164.92 SDR per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 201.86 SDR per square kilometre | +22.4% |
| 2014 | 287.59 SDR per square kilometre | +42.5% |
| 2015 | 247.66 SDR per square kilometre | -13.9% |
| 2016 | 286.33 SDR per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 2017 | 408.83 SDR per square kilometre | +42.8% |
| 2018 | 417.57 SDR per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 406.64 SDR per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 482.05 SDR per square kilometre | +18.5% |
| 2021 | 554.95 SDR per square kilometre | +15.1% |
| 2022 | 451.59 SDR per square kilometre | -18.6% |
| 2023 | 573.79 SDR per square kilometre | +27.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 573.79 SDR per square kilometre is below the median for low income countries, which is 2,882 SDR per square kilometre, 20% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 573.79 SDR per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,282 SDR per square kilometre, 13% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per square kilometre (Reserves square) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | +715.8% | 0.3114 SDR per square kilometre | 2.54 SDR per square kilometre |
| 1976 | +395.5% | 5.25 SDR per square kilometre | 26.01 SDR per square kilometre |
| 1964 | +305.3% | 2.83 SDR per square kilometre | 11.45 SDR per square kilometre |
| 1963 | +193.3% | 0.9631 SDR per square kilometre | 2.83 SDR per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.37 SDR per square kilometre | 0.9631 SDR per square kilometre | 16.31 SDR per square kilometre | 8 |
| 1970s | 15.8 SDR per square kilometre | 0.3114 SDR per square kilometre | 53.75 SDR per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 92.54 SDR per square kilometre | 67.48 SDR per square kilometre | 138.1 SDR per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 177.75 SDR per square kilometre | 115.56 SDR per square kilometre | 259.24 SDR per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 147.42 SDR per square kilometre | 83.89 SDR per square kilometre | 215.63 SDR per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 277.18 SDR per square kilometre | 161.55 SDR per square kilometre | 417.57 SDR per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 515.59 SDR per square kilometre | 451.59 SDR per square kilometre | 573.79 SDR per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 170 Ethiopia 1,340 SDR per square kilometre compare
- 171 Eritrea 1,145 SDR per square kilometre compare
- 172 Chad 621.39 SDR per square kilometre compare
- 174 Bolivia 165.85 SDR per square kilometre compare
- 175 Zimbabwe 142.46 SDR per square kilometre compare
- 176 South Sudan 85.96 SDR per square kilometre compare
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 reserves excluding gold (sdr), per square kilometre in Central African Republic?
- Reserves excluding gold (sdr), per square kilometre in Central African Republic was 573.79 SDR per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold (sdr), per square kilometre recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 573.79 SDR per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold (sdr), per square kilometre recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3114 SDR per square kilometre in 1971.
- How does Central African Republic rank for reserves excluding gold (sdr), per square kilometre?
- Central African Republic ranks 173rd out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reserves excluding gold (sdr), per square kilometre rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 184.2%. 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 Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Reserves excluding gold (SDR) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Reserves excluding gold (SDR) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Reserves excluding gold International Monetary Fund
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Reserves excluding gold (SDR) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.