CPIA fiscal policy rating (1=low to 6=high) in Central African Republic stood at 2 in 2025, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 20% from 2.5 in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 3 (down 33% since). The latest value is the lowest since 2005; the highest was 3.5 in 2010. Central African Republic ranked 66th highest of the 78 countries in this dataset in 2025; Cote d'Ivoire ranked first.
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CPIA fiscal policy rating (1=low to 6=high) tracks changes in the price level of goods and services in Central African Republic. It serves as a primary gauge of purchasing power and cost of living, directly affecting consumer budgets, wage negotiations, and central bank interest rate decisions. Economists distinguish between "headline" inflation (all items) and "core" inflation (excluding volatile food and energy prices) to better understand underlying price trends. In Central African Republic, this metric is calculated by statistical agencies through regular surveys of thousands of retail prices across urban and rural areas. The resulting index allows comparisons over time: a value of 120 compared to a base of 100 means prices have risen 20% since the base period. Policymakers typically target a modest positive inflation rate (often around 2%) rather than zero, believing this encourages spending and investment while providing a buffer against deflation.
CPIA fiscal policy rating (1=low to 6=high) in Central African Republic stood at 2 in 2025, according to World Bank.
The latest value is down 20% from 2.5 in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 3 (down 33% since).
Central African Republic ranked 66th highest of the 78 countries in this dataset in 2025; Cote d'Ivoire ranked first.
The latest value is the lowest since 2005; the highest was 3.5 in 2010.
| Indicator | CPIA fiscal policy rating (1=low to 6=high) |
|---|---|
| Country | Central African Republic |
| Category | Macroeconomics |
| Source | World Bank |
| Interactive chart | View on EconDash |
| API access | EconDash API documentation |
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World Bank. (2026). CPIA fiscal policy rating (1=low to 6=high) — Central African Republic [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-iq-cpa-fisp-xq/CAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IQ.CPA.FISP.XQ
World Bank. "CPIA fiscal policy rating (1=low to 6=high) — Central African Republic." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-iq-cpa-fisp-xq/CAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IQ.CPA.FISP.XQ.
World Bank. 2026. "CPIA fiscal policy rating (1=low to 6=high) — Central African Republic." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-iq-cpa-fisp-xq/CAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IQ.CPA.FISP.XQ.
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author = {{World Bank}},
title = {{CPIA fiscal policy rating (1=low to 6=high) --- Central African Republic}},
howpublished = {EconDash},
year = {2026},
url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-iq-cpa-fisp-xq/CAF},
note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/IQ.CPA.FISP.XQ}
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