How does Central African Republic rank globally on Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)?

In 2021, Central African Republic ranked #43 out of 197 countries reporting Total natural resources rents (% of GDP).

How does Central African Republic's Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?

The global average for Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 6.63, so Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 46.

Central African Republic: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)

Name: Central African Republic: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)
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In 2021, Central African Republic's Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) was 10.26.

That's up 3.8% from 2020, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 6.63 . Central African Republic ranks #43 globally out of 197 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 46.

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.TOTL.RT.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 13.42; 2017
Trough: 7.90; 2010
1-year change: +3.8%
5-year change: -21.4%; -4.7% / yr
10-year change: +21.4%; +2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)
2021	10.2602
2020	9.8853
2019	9.8111
2018	11.1787
2017	13.4176
2016	13.0583
2015	12.6926
2014	11.2661
2013	13.2957
2012	9.1677

About Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)

Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.TOTL.RT.ZS • Category: Economy

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021?: In 2021, Central African Republic's Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) was 10.26, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) rose 3.8% from 2020 to 2021.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Total natural resources rents (% of GDP)?: In 2021, Central African Republic ranked #43 out of 197 countries reporting Total natural resources rents (% of GDP).
How does Central African Republic's Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 6.63, so Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 46.
What is Total natural resources rents (% of GDP) and how is it measured?: Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.TOTL.RT.ZS), CC BY 4.0.