
Central African Republic: Monetary freedom
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
| Central African Republic |
Monetary freedom index (0-100) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 75.60 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 2002 - 2026 |
| Average | 74.15 |
| Min - Max | 62.90 - 87.30 |
| Source | The Heritage Foundation |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2026 is 75.6 points, an increase from 72.8 points in 2025. In comparison, the world average is 69.93 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for the Central African Republic from 2002 to 2026 is 74.15 points. The minimum value, 62.9 points, was reached in 2016 while the maximum of 87.3 points was recorded in 2006.
See the global rankings for that indicator or
use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
Select indicator
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
| Recent values | Central African Republic: Monetary freedom |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 75.60 |
| 2025 | 72.80 |
| 2024 | 70.90 |
| 2023 | 73.50 |
| 2022 | 75.30 |
| 2021 | 74.90 |
| 2020 | 73.30 |
| 2019 | 72.30 |
The Monetary Freedom index for the Central African Republic from The Heritage Foundation reflects the stability of prices in the Central African Republic and the use of price controls by the government. Price stability with minimal price controls is the ideal state for the free market.
Definition: The score for the Monetary freedom index is based on two factors: the weighted average inflation rate for the most recent three years and price controls. Higher index values denote price stability without microeconomic intervention.
Other resources:
Download data from our database
All indicators for the Central African Republic
All indicators on the website
Article: Are trade deficits bad for the economy?
Article: Sources of economic growth
Article: Currency values and investment returns
All articles
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property rights | 6 | 2026 | points |
| Freedom from corruption | 19 | 2026 | points |
| Fiscal freedom | 59 | 2026 | points |
| Business freedom | 27 | 2026 | points |
| Labor freedom | 49 | 2026 | points |
| Monetary freedom | 75.60 | 2026 | points |
| Trade freedom | 48 | 2026 | points |
| Investment freedom | 45 | 2026 | points |
| Financial freedom | 30 | 2026 | points |
| Economic freedom, overall index | 43 | 2026 | index points |