Why Invest in the Central African Republic?
The Central African Republic at a Glance
Key facts on the country, its institutions and its economy.
Statistics dashboard
Population
Pending verification
Intended source: World Bank / ICASEES
GDP (current USD)
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Intended source: World Bank / IMF
Real GDP growth
Pending verification
Intended source: IMF / AfDB
Inflation
Pending verification
Intended source: BEAC / IMF
Access to electricity
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Intended source: World Bank
Land area
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Intended source: United Nations / World Bank
Location
A landlocked country at the heart of Central Africa, bordering Cameroon, Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo.
Capital and languages
Capital: Bangui, on the bank of the Ubangi river. Official languages: French and Sango.
Currency and monetary environment
The CFA franc (XAF), issued by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC), shared by CEMAC member states.
Regional economic relationships
Member of CEMAC, ECCAS and the OHADA legal area.
Natural resources
Farmland, Congo Basin forests, mineral resources and a significant river network.
Main sectors
Agriculture and livestock, forestry, mining, services and trade.
Trade and transport
Trade depends on road corridors to regional ports, notably the Douala–Bangui corridor, and on river transport on the Ubangi.
National priorities
Development priorities are set out in the National Development Plan 2024–2028.