Central African Republic: Savings, percent of GDP

The latest value from 1994 is 15.09 percent, an increase from 12.52 percent in 1993. In comparison, the world average is 21.11 percent, based on data from 115 countries. Historically, the average for the Central African Republic from 1977 to 1994 is 8.68 percent. The minimum value, 0.97 percent, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 15.09 percent was recorded in 1994. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The savings in the Central African Republic and other countries is calculated as the difference between income and consumption, expressed as percent of GDP.

Definition: Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers.