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Central African Republic debt reaches 61.20% of GDP in 2026

By , based on Oubangui Médias

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In the second quarter of 2026, the Central African Republic had public debt of 1,136.53 billion CFA francs, or 61.20% of GDP, according to the Ministry of Finance and Budget. The ratio remains below the 70% community ceiling set by CEMAC, despite persistent vulnerability.

Central African Republic’s public debt stood at 1,136.53 billion CFA francs in the second quarter of 2026, or 61.20% of gross domestic product. The figures were published by the Ministry of Finance and Budget.

This remains below the community ceiling of 70% set by the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC), according to the Ministry of Finance and Budget.

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