Leading Economic Index South Africa increased 0.10 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Leading Economic Index in South Africa averaged 0.19 percent from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.60 percent in January of 1980 and a record low of -3.60 percent in November of 2008. In South Africa, the Composite Leading Business Cycle Indicator examines the direction in which real economic activity is moving, in real time. It is calculated on the basis of the following components: building plans approved, new passenger vehicles sold, commodity price index for main export commodities, index of prices of all classes of shares traded on the JSE, job advertisements, volume of orders in manufacturing, real M1, average hours worked per factory worker in manufacturing, interest rate spread, composite leading business cycle indicator of the major trading-partner countries, business confidence index, gross operating surplus as a percentage of GDP. The index has a base value of 100 as of 2010. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Leading Economic Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Men in South Africa remained unchanged at 60 in 2020 from 60 in 2019. Retirement Age Men in South Africa averaged 60.38 from 2008 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 65 in 2008 and a record low of 60 in 2009. This page provides - South Africa Retirement Age Men - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labor Force Participation Rate in South Africa decreased to 59.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 59.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Labor Force Participation Rate in South Africa averaged 57.33 percent from 2001 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 60.80 percent in the first quarter of 2001 and a record low of 53.60 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010. The labour force participation rates is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population. This page provides - South Africa Labor Force Participation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Agriculture in South Africa decreased to 67423.54 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 69058.48 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Agriculture in South Africa averaged 59936.11 ZAR Million from 1993 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 89120.92 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 33530.55 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 1993. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Agriculture - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Africa decreased to 50000 USD Million in April from 52460 USD Million in March of 2020. Foreign Exchange Reserves in South Africa averaged 31223.70 USD Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 55058 USD Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 5316 USD Million in September of 1998. In South Africa, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Foreign Exchange Reserves - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retirement Age Women in South Africa remained unchanged at 60 in 2020 from 60 in 2019. This page provides - South Africa Retirement Age Women - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Composite Pmi in South Africa decreased to 35.10 points in April from 44.50 points in March of 2020. Composite Pmi in South Africa averaged 49.37 points from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 52.70 points in October of 2014 and a record low of 35.10 points in April of 2020. In South Africa, the Standard Bank South Africa Purchasing Managers Index tracks business trends across private sector activity, including mining, manufacturing, services, construction and retail based on data collected from a representative panel of around 400 companies. The index tracks variables such as new orders, output, employment, supplier delivery times, inventories and prices. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in business activity and below 50 indicates that it is generally declining. This page provides - South Africa Composite Pmi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in South Africa decreased to 6.72 percent in February from 6.80 percent in January of 2020. Deposit Interest Rate in South Africa averaged 10.39 percent from 1977 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 21.60 percent in August of 1998 and a record low of 5.08 percent in November of 2012. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in South Africa.

The Sales Tax Rate in South Africa stands at 15 percent. Sales Tax Rate in South Africa averaged 14.14 percent from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2018 and a record low of 14 percent in 2007. In South Africa, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Africa. This page provides - South Africa Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate in South Africa stands at 2 percent. Social Security Rate in South Africa averaged 2.75 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3 percent in 2005 and a record low of 2 percent in 2016. In South Africa, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of South Africa because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - South Africa Social Security Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Steel Production in South Africa decreased to 300 Thousand Tonnes in March from 370 Thousand Tonnes in February of 2020. Steel Production in South Africa averaged 674.69 Thousand Tonnes from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 885 Thousand Tonnes in August of 2008 and a record low of 182 Thousand Tonnes in December of 2008. This page has Steel Production values for South Africa.

South Africa recorded a Current Account deficit of 68069 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019. Current Account in South Africa averaged -31954.47 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15627 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2002 and a record low of -246452 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2013. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Current Account - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Coincident Index in South Africa decreased to 77.80 points in April from 89.90 points in March of 2020. Coincident Index in South Africa averaged 108.31 points from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 141.17 points in December of 2006 and a record low of 77.80 points in April of 2020. In South Africa, the SACCI Business Confidence Index reflects the neutral sentiment in the market place, as it captures the prevailing business climate and what businesses are experiencing. The index is composed by thirteen sub-indices, including energy supply, manufacturing, exports, imports, vehicle and retail sales, construction, inflation, share prices, private sector borrowing, financing cost, precious metal prices and exchange rate. This page provides - South Africa SACCI Business Confidence Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Labour Costs in South Africa decreased to 160.50 points in the third quarter of 2019 from 161.10 points in the second quarter of 2019. Labour Costs in South Africa averaged 47.35 points from 1970 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 161.10 points in the second quarter of 2019 and a record low of 1 points in the first quarter of 1970. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Labour Costs - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Government Revenues in South Africa decreased to 139465 ZAR Million in March from 144778 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Government Revenues in South Africa averaged 21793.93 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 160730 ZAR Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 36 ZAR Million in June of 1961. Government Revenues refer to all receipts the government gets, including taxes, custom duties, revenue from state-owned enterprises, capital revenues and foreign aid. Government Revenues are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - South Africa Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gross Fixed Capital Formation in South Africa decreased to 597190 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 613639.90 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross Fixed Capital Formation in South Africa averaged 304449.03 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 644549 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2015 and a record low of 73065 ZAR Million in the second quarter of 1962. This page provides - South Africa Gross Fixed Capital Formation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Direct Investment in South Africa increased by 10528 ZAR Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Foreign Direct Investment in South Africa averaged 5844.59 ZAR Billion from 1985 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 52712 ZAR Billion in the second quarter of 2001 and a record low of -13910 ZAR Billion in the first quarter of 2015. This page provides - South Africa Foreign Direct Investment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gasoline Prices in South Africa decreased to 0.74 USD/Liter in April from 0.90 USD/Liter in March of 2020. Gasoline Prices in South Africa averaged 1.06 USD/Liter from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1.44 USD/Liter in March of 2013 and a record low of 0.43 USD/Liter in December of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

South Africa recorded a Current Account deficit of 3 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in South Africa averaged -1.64 percent from 1963 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6 percent in 1987 and a record low of -7.50 percent in 1971. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - South Africa Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Disposable Personal Income in South Africa increased to 3110292 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 3068290 ZAR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Disposable Personal Income in South Africa averaged 633516.18 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3110292 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3520 ZAR Million in the second quarter of 1960. This page provides - South Africa Disposable Personal Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Africa in Spain increased to 1531907.26 EUR THO in February from 1342985.63 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports to Africa in Spain averaged 1442000.52 EUR THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1842490.72 EUR THO in October of 2018 and a record low of 1069344.20 EUR THO in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports to Africa.

Retail Sales in South Africa increased 1.20 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in South Africa averaged 4.30 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15.50 percent in September of 2006 and a record low of -6.30 percent in April of 2009. In South Africa, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides - South Africa Retail Sales YoY - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in South Africa decreased to 142046 ZAR Million in March from 148411 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Fiscal Expenditure in South Africa averaged 24883.83 ZAR Million from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 182477 ZAR Million in July of 2019 and a record low of 46 ZAR Million in February of 1960. Fiscal expenditure refers to the sum of government expenses, including spending on goods and services, investment and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. Fiscal expenditure are part of government budget balance calculation. This page provides - South Africa Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Internet Speed in Central African Republic increased to 1444.77 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 989.68 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Central African Republic averaged 420.94 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 1444.77 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 73.03 KBps in the first quarter of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Central African RepublicInternet Speed.

IP Addresses in Central African Republic decreased to 525 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 556 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Central African Republic averaged 571.92 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 827 IP in the second quarter of 2016 and a record low of 309 IP in the second quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Central African RepublicIP Addresses.

Temperature in Central African Republic decreased to 23.56 celsius in December from 25.59 celsius in November of 2015. Temperature in Central African Republic averaged 25.28 celsius from 1856 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 29.87 celsius in February of 2005 and a record low of 19.97 celsius in December of 2013. This page includes a chart with historical data for Central African Republic Average Temperature.

Precipitation in Central African Republic decreased to 9.61 mm in December from 30.19 mm in November of 2015. Precipitation in Central African Republic averaged 114.38 mm from 1901 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 309.56 mm in August of 1999 and a record low of 0.22 mm in December of 1951. This page includes a chart with historical data for Central African Republic Average Precipitation.

Military Expenditure in Central African Republic remained unchanged at 28 USD Million in 2018 from 28 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Central African Republic averaged 45.18 USD Million from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 89 USD Million in 2010 and a record low of 28 USD Million in 2016. This page provides - Central African Republic Military Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Central African Republic was last recorded at 774.70 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Central African Republic, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 4 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Central African Republic averaged 860.60 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 1063.30 USD in 2012 and a record low of 676.70 USD in 2014. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Central African Republic GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Central African Republic remained unchanged at 0 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2019 from 0 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2018. Gold Reserves in Central African Republic averaged 0.16 Tonnes from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 0.35 Tonnes in the second quarter of 2000 and a record low of 0 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2009. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Central African Republic Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central African Republic is ranked 184 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Central African Republic deteriorated to 184 in 2019 from 183 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Central African Republic averaged 184.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 188 in 2013 and a record low of 182 in 2011. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Central African Republic.

Terrorism Index in Central African Republic decreased to 6.62 in 2018 from 6.72 in 2017. Terrorism Index in Central African Republic averaged 3.40 from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 6.72 in 2014 and a record low of 0 in 2003. The Global Terrorism Index measures the direct and indirect impact of terrorism, including its effects on lives lost, injuries, property damage and the psychological aftereffects. It is a composite score that ranks countries according to the impact of terrorism from 0 (no impact) to 10 (highest impact).

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Central African Republic was last recorded at 384.80 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Central African Republic is equivalent to 3 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Central African Republic averaged 502.56 USD from 1960 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 642.80 USD in 1977 and a record low of 336.10 USD in 2014. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic GDP per capita - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Exports in Central African Republic increased to 4.10 CFA Franc Billion in the second quarter of 2014 from 2.40 CFA Franc Billion in the first quarter of 2014. Exports in Central African Republic averaged 19.01 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 114.40 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 2000 and a record low of 1.70 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 2013. Central African Republic main exports are diamonds (40 percent of total exports) and timber (16 percent). Others include: cotton, coffee and tobacco. Central African Republic main export partners are: Belgium, China, Congo, France and Japan. This page provides - Central African Republic Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central African Republic recorded a trade deficit of 29.80 CFA Franc Billion in the second quarter of 2014. Balance of Trade in Central African Republic averaged -9.67 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 31.10 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 2000 and a record low of -29.80 CFA Franc Billion in the second quarter of 2014. Central African Republic runs consistent trade deficits which are the result of fuel and foodstuff imports and low exports. Main exports are diamonds (40 percent of total exports) and timber (16 percent). Central African Republic main trading partners are France and China. This page provides - Central African Republic Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Central African Republic increased to 33.90 CFA Franc Billion in the second quarter of 2014 from 20.80 CFA Franc Billion in the first quarter of 2014. Imports in Central African Republic averaged 28.83 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 86.40 CFA Franc Billion in the fourth quarter of 1998 and a record low of 11 CFA Franc Billion in the third quarter of 2003. Central African Republic main imports are: foodstuffs, fuel, textile, machinery and pharmaceuticals. CAR main export partners are: South Korea, Netherland, France and Cameroon. This page provides - Central African Republic Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central African Republic scored 25 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Central African Republic averaged 22.86 Points from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26 Points in 2012 and a record low of 20 Points in 2007. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Central African Republic is the 153 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Central African Republic averaged 150.64 from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 162 in 2007 and a record low of 130 in 2006. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Central African Republic remained unchanged at 6.50 percent in 2019 from 6.50 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Central African Republic averaged 7.07 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.70 percent in 2002 and a record low of 6.40 percent in 2008. In Central African Republic, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Central African Republic Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Central African Republic stands at 19 percent. In Central African Republic, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Central African Republic. This page provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic Sales Tax Rate | VAT - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Central African Republic recorded a Current Account deficit of 164.40 CFA Franc Billion in 2018. Current Account in Central African Republic averaged -58.45 CFA Franc Billion from 1998 until 2018, reaching an all time high of -7.60 CFA Franc Billion in 2000 and a record low of -164.40 CFA Franc Billion in 2018. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Central African Republic Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Central African Republic remained unchanged at 2.45 percent in 2017 from 2.45 percent in 2016. Deposit Interest Rate in Central African Republic averaged 5.40 percent from 1980 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 8.08 percent in 1994 and a record low of 2.45 percent in 2015. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Central African Republic.

The total population in Central African Republic was estimated at 4.7 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Central African Republic had a population of 1.5 million people. The population of Central African Republic represents 0.07 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 1553 people on the planet is a resident of Central African Republic. This page provides the latest reported value for - Central African Republic Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Central African Republic was worth 2.30 billion US dollars in 2019, according to official data from the World Bank and projections from Trading Economics. The GDP value of Central African Republic represents 0 percent of the world economy. GDP in Central African Republic averaged 1.01 USD Billion from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2.51 USD Billion in 2012 and a record low of 0.11 USD Billion in 1960. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page provides - Central African Republic GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central African Republic recorded a government debt equivalent to 48.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Central African Republic averaged 61.22 percent from 2000 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 97.40 percent in 2004 and a record low of 21.10 percent in 2009. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Central African Republic Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Central African Republic expanded 4.50 percent in 2019 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Central African Republic averaged 1.26 percent from 1961 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9.48 percent in 1984 and a record low of -37 percent in 2013. Central African Republic is one of the poorest countries in the world with over 50 percent of population dependent on subsistence agriculture and farming. Central African Republic’s economy relies on cotton, coffee, gold, diamond and uranium exports and foreign aid. This page provides - Central African Republic GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central African Republic recorded a Current Account deficit of 5.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Current Account to GDP in Central African Republic averaged -5.59 percent from 1977 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -0.60 percent in 1981 and a record low of -10.20 percent in 2010. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Central African Republic Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Central African Republic recorded a Government Budget surplus equal to 2.40 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Central African Republic averaged -0.44 percent of GDP from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 9 percent of GDP in 2006 and a record low of -6.30 percent of GDP in 2013. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Central African Republic Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Central African Republic was recorded at 0.44 percent in 2020. Inflation Rate in Central African Republic averaged 5.16 percent from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 51.73 percent in 1995 and a record low of -10.67 percent in 1987. In Central African Republic, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. This page provides - Central African Republic Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Central African Republic thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Central African Republic as reported by major credit rating agencies.