Central African Republic FDI Inflows
Foreign direct investment, net inflows as % of GDP BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS
Central African Republic's fdi inflows was 2.08% in 2025, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 41.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Central African Republic's fdi inflows stood at 2.08% in 2025, a rise of +0.61% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.08% by 2025. Central African Republic ranked 113th globally.
The Central African Republic's FDI inflows have fluctuated significantly over the 56-year coverage period, with a latest value of 2.08 in 2025, ranking 113th globally. This is substantially below the all-time peak of 5.87 achieved in 2008. In contrast, the country experienced its lowest point in 1993, with an outflow of -0.78. Compared to its peers, the Central African Republic's FDI inflows are closely aligned with those of the Philippines, which had a value of 2.07, and slightly below those of Armenia and El Salvador, which had values of 2.16. Lebanon, another peer, had a similar value of 2.06. The country's ability to attract foreign direct investment has been hindered by various factors, and going forward, a sustained improvement in the business environment would be necessary to reverse the current trend and increase FDI inflows.
Data & projection
| Year | FDI Inflows | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.90% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.08% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.08% | +0.61% | #113 |
| 2024 | 1.47% | −0.05% | #127 |
| 2023 | 1.52% | +0.51% | #125 |
| 2022 | 1.01% | +0.79% | #151 |
| 2021 | 0.21% | +0.14% | #173 |
| 2020 | 0.07% | −1.08% | #159 |
| 2019 | 1.15% | +0.34% | #146 |
| 2018 | 0.81% | +0.48% | #152 |
| 2017 | 0.33% | −0.07% | #175 |
| 2016 | 0.40% | +0.22% | #174 |
| 2015 | 0.18% | −0.01% | #176 |
| 2014 | 0.18% | +0.07% | #181 |
| 2013 | 0.11% | −2.68% | #179 |
| 2012 | 2.79% | +1.28% | #106 |
| 2011 | 1.51% | −1.36% | #152 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's fdi inflows was 2.08% in 2025, a rise of +0.61% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 2.08% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's fdi inflows was 2.08% in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 41.9% increase from the previous year.
Central African Republic's fdi inflows peaked at 5.87% in 2008.
The lowest fdi inflows in Central African Republic was -0.78% in 1993.
Central African Republic ranks 113th globally in fdi inflows as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.KLT.DINV.WD.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Central African Republic's fdi inflows is projected to reach 2.08% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fdi inflows of Central African Republic in 2025 was 2.08%. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_fdi-inflows,
title = {Central African Republic FDI Inflows},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/fdi-inflows/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}