Central African Republic Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Central African Republic's consumer price index was 185.72 in 2025, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Central African Republic's consumer price index stood at 185.72 in 2025, a rise of +8.13 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 185.72 by 2025. Central African Republic ranked 69th globally.
The Central African Republic’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 185.72 in 2025, placing the country 69th globally and matching its all‑time peak recorded in the same year, after a 46‑year series that began at 36.78 in 1980 and fell to a trough of 36.76 in 1981. This steep escalation reflects persistent macro‑economic instability, limited fiscal consolidation and repeated shocks to food and energy markets that have amplified price pressures. Compared with peers of similar rank, the Dominican Republic posted a CPI of 187.15 and Lithuania 183.46 in 2025, underscoring that high inflation is not confined to the Central African context but is a broader challenge among low‑ and middle‑income economies. Structural reforms, improved monetary policy coordination and a reduction in import‑dependent consumption could moderate the upward trajectory, while any resurgence of conflict or commodity price spikes would likely sustain the current high‑inflation environment.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 197.81 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 191.76 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 185.72 | - | - |
| 2025 | 185.72 | +8.13 | #69 |
| 2024 | 177.59 | +2.59 | #107 |
| 2023 | 175.01 | +5.06 | #112 |
| 2022 | 169.94 | +8.99 | #118 |
| 2021 | 160.96 | +6.58 | #120 |
| 2020 | 154.38 | +2.60 | #121 |
| 2019 | 151.79 | +3.97 | #129 |
| 2018 | 147.82 | +2.35 | #130 |
| 2017 | 145.47 | +5.84 | #133 |
| 2016 | 139.63 | +6.58 | #141 |
| 2015 | 133.05 | +1.84 | #142 |
| 2014 | 131.21 | +17.01 | #154 |
| 2013 | 114.20 | +7.46 | #110 |
| 2012 | 106.74 | +5.54 | #64 |
| 2011 | 101.19 | +1.19 | #12 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's consumer price index was 185.72 in 2025, a rise of +8.13 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 185.72 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's consumer price index was 185.72 in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Central African Republic's consumer price index peaked at 185.72 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Central African Republic was 36.76 in 1981.
Central African Republic ranks 69th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Central African Republic's consumer price index is projected to reach 185.72 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Central African Republic in 2025 was 185.72. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_consumer-price-index,
title = {Central African Republic Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}