Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate was 6.17 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 6.17 % change on previous year for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,001.0% on the previous year and down 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 44.15 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -34.66 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Central African Republic ranks 31st of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 29.64 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 7.69 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 1983 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1984 | -6.41 % change on previous year | -189.8% |
| 1985 | -0.2732 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1986 | 21.43 % change on previous year | -7943.0% |
| 1987 | -8.13 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 1988 | 0.2646 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 1989 | -0.2639 % change on previous year | -199.7% |
| 1990 | 7.28 % change on previous year | -2860.2% |
| 1991 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1992 | -5 % change on previous year | -180.9% |
| 1993 | 11.23 % change on previous year | -324.5% |
| 1994 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -52.2% |
| 1995 | -0.0117 % change on previous year | -100.2% |
| 1996 | 5.52 % change on previous year | -47069.6% |
| 1997 | -0.2624 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | -4.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -172.7% |
| 2002 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -132.6% |
| 2003 | -7.33 % change on previous year | +590.8% |
| 2004 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2005 | -2.02 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 2006 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -287.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0829 % change on previous year | -97.8% |
| 2008 | -25.7 % change on previous year | -31092.6% |
| 2009 | -4.69 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 2010 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -166.2% |
| 2011 | 9.37 % change on previous year | +202.0% |
| 2012 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -69.5% |
| 2013 | -34.66 % change on previous year | -1310.5% |
| 2014 | 10.67 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 2015 | 44.15 % change on previous year | +313.8% |
| 2016 | 7.96 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 2017 | 5.01 % change on previous year | -37.1% |
| 2018 | 6.9 % change on previous year | +37.7% |
| 2019 | 20.33 % change on previous year | +194.8% |
| 2020 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2021 | 9.58 % change on previous year | +176.7% |
| 2022 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
| 2023 | 0.5605 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 2024 | 6.17 % change on previous year | +1001.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 6.17 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.55 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 6.17 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.75 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +47069.6% | -0.0117 % change on previous year | 5.52 % change on previous year |
| 2008 | -31092.6% | 0.0829 % change on previous year | -25.7 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +7943.0% | -0.2732 % change on previous year | 21.43 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | +2860.2% | -0.2639 % change on previous year | 7.28 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | -1310.5% | 2.86 % change on previous year | -34.66 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.68 % change on previous year | -8.13 % change on previous year | 29.64 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 3.03 % change on previous year | -5 % change on previous year | 11.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.99 % change on previous year | -25.7 % change on previous year | 3.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.57 % change on previous year | -34.66 % change on previous year | 44.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.49 % change on previous year | 0.5605 % change on previous year | 9.58 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Central African Republic
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- 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)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (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)
- Fuel imports 26.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 6.17 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 44.15 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.66 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 31st out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.2%. 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 Fossil fuel consumption, 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 Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Fossil fuel consumption Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – 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 Fossil fuel consumption. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.