Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate was -72.6 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1982–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Central African Republic is -72.6 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.4% on the previous year and down 7.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 450.48 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -575.77 % change on previous year, in 2003.
Central African Republic ranks 141st of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -64.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -11.08 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 1984 | -194.11 % change on previous year | +1651.8% |
| 1985 | 78.61 % change on previous year | -140.5% |
| 1987 | -143.83 % change on previous year | -283.0% |
| 1988 | 104.05 % change on previous year | -172.3% |
| 1989 | -171.32 % change on previous year | -264.7% |
| 1991 | -12.99 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 1992 | -184.08 % change on previous year | +1316.8% |
| 1993 | 321.54 % change on previous year | -274.7% |
| 1994 | -45.14 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 1995 | -98.62 % change on previous year | +118.5% |
| 1997 | -101.95 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1998 | -53.69 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 1999 | 100.22 % change on previous year | -286.7% |
| 2001 | 170.18 % change on previous year | +69.8% |
| 2002 | -134.56 % change on previous year | -179.1% |
| 2003 | -575.77 % change on previous year | +327.9% |
| 2004 | 124.23 % change on previous year | -121.6% |
| 2005 | -162.74 % change on previous year | -231.0% |
| 2006 | 450.48 % change on previous year | -376.8% |
| 2007 | -104.36 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 2009 | 86.1 % change on previous year | -182.5% |
| 2010 | 159.31 % change on previous year | +85.0% |
| 2011 | 273.78 % change on previous year | +71.9% |
| 2012 | -67.68 % change on previous year | -124.7% |
| 2014 | 128.66 % change on previous year | -290.1% |
| 2015 | 210.01 % change on previous year | +63.2% |
| 2016 | -73.68 % change on previous year | -135.1% |
| 2017 | -57.2 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 2018 | 125.42 % change on previous year | -319.3% |
| 2019 | 216.83 % change on previous year | +72.9% |
| 2020 | -79.52 % change on previous year | -136.7% |
| 2021 | 186.35 % change on previous year | -334.3% |
| 2022 | -75.98 % change on previous year | -140.8% |
| 2023 | -72.6 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -57.45 % change on previous year | -194.11 % change on previous year | 104.05 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -9.34 % change on previous year | -184.08 % change on previous year | 321.54 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -18.3 % change on previous year | -575.77 % change on previous year | 450.48 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 101.72 % change on previous year | -73.68 % change on previous year | 273.78 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | -10.44 % change on previous year | -79.52 % change on previous year | 186.35 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 138 United States Virgin Islands -66.01 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Ethiopia -66.27 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Lebanon -72.2 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Kuwait -72.81 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Burkina Faso -73.81 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Iran -76.13 % change on previous year compare
More energy & mining data for Central African Republic
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 5.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 26.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate in Central African Republic was -72.6 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 450.48 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -575.77 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Central African Republic rank for annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 141st out of 217 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Annual change in primary energy use Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Annual change in primary energy use. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.