Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports) was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fuel exports in Central African Republic, 1962–2024
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel exports in Central African Republic is 0.0%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 400.4% on the previous year and down 65.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel exports in Central African Republic peaked at 2.1% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2003.
That places Central African Republic 158th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 2.1% | — |
| 1964 | 0.8% | -64.6% |
| 1965 | 0.8% | +9.9% |
| 1966 | 0.2% | -79.5% |
| 1967 | 0.4% | +154.1% |
| 1968 | 0.2% | -44.5% |
| 1969 | 0.3% | +25.2% |
| 1970 | 0.2% | -37.0% |
| 1971 | 0.1% | -28.4% |
| 1973 | 0.5% | +239.1% |
| 1974 | 0.0% | -97.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0% | -65.9% |
| 1993 | 0.2% | +5199.2% |
| 1994 | 0.4% | +129.4% |
| 1995 | 0.8% | +98.0% |
| 1996 | 0.2% | -75.6% |
| 1997 | 0.1% | -43.0% |
| 1998 | 0.2% | +81.8% |
| 1999 | 0.2% | -21.0% |
| 2000 | 0.5% | +192.5% |
| 2001 | 0.1% | -83.4% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | — |
| 2005 | 0.4% | +118.1% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -96.6% |
| 2008 | 0.0% | +80.7% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | +2136.7% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -91.5% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | +100.5% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | -87.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | +309.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -85.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | +239.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | -51.5% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | +247.7% |
| 2023 | 0.0% | -83.9% |
| 2024 | 0.0% | +400.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 0.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.8%, 2% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 0.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.8%, 2% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +5199.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | +2136.7% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.1% | 7 |
| 1970s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 7 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 155 Aruba 0.1% compare
- 156 French Polynesia 0.0% compare
- 157 Ethiopia 0.0% compare
- 159 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0.0% compare
- 160 Honduras 0.0% compare
- 161 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.0% compare
More energy & mining data for Central African Republic
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 26.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel exports in Central African Republic?
- Fuel exports in Central African Republic was 0.0% in 2024, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest fuel exports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.1% in 1962.
- What is the lowest fuel exports recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2003.
- How does Central African Republic rank for fuel exports?
- Central African Republic ranks 158th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fuel exports rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.