Central African Republic Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Central African Republic's gross savings was 9.04% in 2025, ranked 149th globally. This represents a 37.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
Central African Republic's gross savings stood at 9.04% in 2025, a rise of +2.46% from 2024. The IMF projects 9.04% by 2025. Central African Republic ranked 149th globally.
The Central African Republic has experienced significant fluctuations in its gross savings rate over the past 49 years, with a marked decline from its all-time peak of 15.09 in 1994 to a low of 0.97 in 1982. Since then, the country has shown a gradual increase in its savings rate, with a slight dip in recent years, reaching 9.04 in 2025. This places the country at #149 globally, below peer countries such as South Sudan at 9.78 and Bolivia, Plurinational State of at 9.86. The country's gross savings rate has historically been impacted by periods of conflict and instability, such as the 1982 trough, which underscores the importance of maintaining economic stability for sustained growth. To improve its global ranking, the Central African Republic would need to sustain its gradual increase in gross savings, potentially through investments in infrastructure and human capital, to drive long-term economic development.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 16.96% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 16.32% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 16.44% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 14.12% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 12.46% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 9.04% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.04% | +2.46% | #149 |
| 2024 | 6.58% | +0.42% | #157 |
| 2023 | 6.16% | +3.95% | #167 |
| 2022 | 2.21% | −2.65% | #176 |
| 2021 | 4.86% | −5.70% | #174 |
| 2020 | 10.56% | +0.83% | #159 |
| 2019 | 9.73% | +1.30% | #173 |
| 2018 | 8.43% | +2.55% | #173 |
| 2017 | 5.88% | −2.53% | #181 |
| 2016 | 8.41% | +3.46% | #174 |
| 2015 | 4.94% | +1.36% | #180 |
| 2014 | 3.58% | −2.01% | #178 |
| 2013 | 5.58% | −3.32% | #169 |
| 2012 | 8.91% | +4.13% | #159 |
| 2011 | 4.78% | +0.56% | #168 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's gross savings was 9.04% in 2025, a rise of +2.46% from 2024. IMF projects 9.04% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's gross savings was 9.04% in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 37.4% increase from the previous year.
Central African Republic's gross savings peaked at 15.09% in 1994.
The lowest gross savings in Central African Republic was 0.97% in 1982.
Central African Republic ranks 149th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Central African Republic's gross savings is projected to reach 9.04% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Central African Republic in 2025 was 9.04%. This ranks 149th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Central African Republic Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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