Central African Republic External Debt to GNI
External debt stocks as % of GNI DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS
Central African Republic's external debt to gni was 38.12% in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Central African Republic's external debt to gni stood at 38.12% in 2025, a rise of +2.26pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.12% by 2025. Central African Republic ranked 63rd globally.
The Central African Republic’s external debt-to‑GNI ratio has risen sharply from an all‑time trough of 12.89 % in 1970 to a historic peak of 108.26 % in 2002, before retreating to 38.12 % in 2025, placing the country 63rd globally. Over the 56‑year coverage period, the indicator shows a pronounced upward swing in the early 2000s, driven by heightened borrowing amid fiscal deficits and limited domestic capital markets, followed by a gradual consolidation that has kept the ratio below the 40 % threshold for the past decade. The 2025 level is almost identical to that of peer economies such as Uganda (37.71 %) and Tonga (38.21 %), suggesting a convergence with other low‑income states that manage external financing through multilateral support and modest debt‑service reforms. Continued fiscal discipline, diversification of export earnings, and improved debt‑management frameworks will be crucial to prevent a reversal toward the early‑2000s peak and to sustain the modest downward trajectory observed since 2015.
Data & projection
| Year | External Debt to GNI | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 37.42% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 37.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 38.12% | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.12% | +2.26pp | #63 |
| 2024 | 35.85% | −4.18pp | #38 |
| 2023 | 40.03% | −1.63pp | #46 |
| 2022 | 41.66% | +0.32pp | #50 |
| 2021 | 41.34% | +4.40pp | #45 |
| 2020 | 36.95% | +0.58pp | #34 |
| 2019 | 36.37% | +1.37pp | #45 |
| 2018 | 35.00% | −0.48pp | #45 |
| 2017 | 35.48% | −4.78pp | #48 |
| 2016 | 40.26% | −2.86pp | #59 |
| 2015 | 43.12% | +5.89pp | #69 |
| 2014 | 37.23% | −0.90pp | #64 |
| 2013 | 38.13% | +13.27pp | #65 |
| 2012 | 24.86% | −0.49pp | #42 |
| 2011 | 25.35% | −5.08pp | #43 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's external debt to gni was 38.12% in 2025, a rise of +2.26pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 38.12% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's external debt to gni was 38.12% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 6.3% increase from the previous year.
Central African Republic's external debt to gni peaked at 108.26% in 2002.
The lowest external debt to gni in Central African Republic was 12.89% in 1970.
Central African Republic ranks 63rd globally in external debt to gni as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is DT.DOD.DECT.GN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Central African Republic's external debt to gni is projected to reach 38.12% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The external debt to gni of Central African Republic in 2025 was 38.12%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_external-debt-to-gni,
title = {Central African Republic External Debt to GNI},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/external-debt-to-gni/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}