External borrowing, net in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: External borrowing, net was -11.30 billion current LCU in 2008. ◆ Volatile
External borrowing, net in Central African Republic, 1990–2008
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2008, external borrowing, net in Central African Republic stood at -11.30 billion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.8% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external borrowing, net in Central African Republic peaked at 10.80 billion current LCU in 1994 and was at its lowest, -16.40 billion current LCU, in 2003.
Central African Republic ranks 43rd of 50 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.08 billion current LCU | -12.34 billion current LCU | 10.80 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -13.29 billion current LCU | -16.40 billion current LCU | -8.55 billion current LCU | 9 |
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- Scientific and technical journal articles 25.75 (2023)
- Mobile phone subscriptions 1.98 million (2022)
- Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people 38.82 per 100 people (2022)
- Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people 38.82 per 100 people (2022)
- Share of the population using the Internet 13.8% (2024)
- Number of people using the Internet 371,308 users (2019)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.0161 per 100 people (2022)
- Landline Internet subscriptions 820 (2022)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed 0.02 per 100 population (2022)
- Net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors 70.15 million millions of constant united states dollars (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external borrowing, net in Central African Republic?
- External borrowing, net in Central African Republic was -11.30 billion current LCU in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest external borrowing, net recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 10.80 billion current LCU in 1994.
- What is the lowest external borrowing, net recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.40 billion current LCU in 2003.
- How does Central African Republic rank for external borrowing, net?
- Central African Republic ranks 43rd out of 50 countries with data for 2008.
- Is external borrowing, net rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of External borrowing, net (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Financing from abroad (obtained from nonresidents) refer to the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. It includes all government liabilities--other. Data are in current local currency.