Inflation rates in the Central African Republic
The inflation rate for consumer prices in the Central African Republic moved over the past 40 years between -7.0% and 24.6%. For 2021, an inflation rate of 4.3% was calculated.During the observation period from 1981 to 2021, the average inflation rate was 3.9% per year. Overall, the price increase was 337.68%. An item that cost 100 francs in 1981 costs 437.68 francs at the beginning of 2022.
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Performance over the last 40 years compared with the USA
In only a few countries are negative inflation rates achieved. This means that the general price level is declining and consumer prices get cheaper. This is called deflation. In comparison to most other countries, the drastic price increases are no longer average. Usually this is a sign of political and economic turmoil.Performance based on 100% in 1980:

Inflation calculator for the Central African Republic
Enter any amount, an initial year and an end year here. You will then be provided with the original amount after inflation. Example: 1,000 francs in 1981 corresponds to 4,376.79 francs at the beginning of 2022 due to inflation.Inflation rates for consumer goods in the Central African Republic

Historical inflation rates in comparison
Year | Central African Republic | Ø EU | Ø USA | Ø World |
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2021 | 4.26 % | 2.55 % | 4.70 % | 3.48 % |
2020 | 1.71 % | 0.48 % | 1.23 % | 1.92 % |
2019 | 2.69 % | 1.63 % | 1.81 % | 2.19 % |
2018 | 1.61 % | 1.74 % | 2.44 % | 2.44 % |
2017 | 4.18 % | 1.43 % | 2.13 % | 2.19 % |
2016 | 4.95 % | 0.18 % | 1.26 % | 1.55 % |
2015 | 1.40 % | -0.06 % | 0.12 % | 1.43 % |
2014 | 14.90 % | 0.20 % | 1.62 % | 2.35 % |
2013 | 6.99 % | 1.22 % | 1.46 % | 2.62 % |
2012 | 5.48 % | 2.66 % | 2.07 % | 3.73 % |
2011 | 1.19 % | 3.29 % | 3.16 % | 4.82 % |
2010 | 1.49 % | 1.53 % | 1.64 % | 3.35 % |
2009 | 3.52 % | 0.84 % | -0.36 % | 2.94 % |
2008 | 9.26 % | 4.16 % | 3.84 % | 8.95 % |
2007 | 0.96 % | 2.51 % | 2.85 % | 4.82 % |
2006 | 6.70 % | 2.67 % | 3.23 % | 4.28 % |
2005 | 2.88 % | 2.49 % | 3.39 % | 4.11 % |
2004 | -2.07 % | 2.29 % | 2.68 % | 3.38 % |
2003 | 4.13 % | 2.09 % | 2.27 % | 3.03 % |
2002 | 2.33 % | 2.42 % | 1.59 % | 2.83 % |
2001 | 3.83 % | 3.37 % | 2.83 % | 3.84 % |
2000 | 3.20 % | 3.15 % | 3.38 % | 3.49 % |
1999 | -1.41 % | 2.16 % | 2.19 % | 3.08 % |
1998 | -1.89 % | 2.42 % | 1.55 % | 5.11 % |
1997 | 1.61 % | 3.11 % | 2.34 % | 5.57 % |
1996 | 3.72 % | 3.56 % | 2.93 % | 6.55 % |
1995 | 19.19 % | 4.43 % | 2.81 % | 9.15 % |
1994 | 24.57 % | 4.72 % | 2.61 % | 10.32 % |
1993 | -2.92 % | 4.85 % | 2.95 % | 7.51 % |
1992 | -1.03 % | 6.22 % | 3.03 % | 7.71 % |
1991 | -2.76 % | 5.48 % | 4.23 % | 9.00 % |
1990 | -0.01 % | 6.15 % | 5.40 % | 8.13 % |
1989 | 0.69 % | 6.26 % | 4.83 % | 7.00 % |
1988 | -3.96 % | 4.54 % | 4.08 % | 7.15 % |
1987 | -6.99 % | 4.02 % | 3.66 % | 5.76 % |
1986 | 2.25 % | 3.68 % | 1.90 % | 5.82 % |
1985 | 10.42 % | 5.40 % | 3.55 % | 6.86 % |
1984 | 2.54 % | 7.67 % | 4.30 % | 8.12 % |
1983 | 14.61 % | 8.67 % | 3.21 % | 8.77 % |
1982 | 13.30 % | 9.58 % | 6.13 % | 10.24 % |
1981 | -0.03 % | 11.77 % | 10.33 % | 12.47 % |
Data basis: International Monetary Fund, World Bank and OECD Inflation CPI indicator (doi:10.1787/eee82e6e-en)