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Central African Republic

12:18:10 PM · October 2, 2026
Africa/Bangui · UTC+01:00
🌤️ 31.4°C · Mainly clear · 💧 53% · 💨 3.8 km/h
CF CAF Sub-Saharan Africa
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Central African Republic Country Statistics

Explore Central African Republic population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Central African Republic.

Central African Republic Population

The population of Central African Republic is 5,513,282 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 3.37%.

Central African Republic GDP

The total GDP of Central African Republic is $3.07B in the latest available data.

Central African Republic GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Central African Republic is 4.50%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Central African Republic GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Central African Republic is $556 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Central African Republic Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Central African Republic.

  • Birth rate 46.19
  • Death rate 9.38
  • Life expectancy 57.7 years
  • Population growth 3.37%

Central African Republic Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Central African Republic.

  • Literacy rate 42.4%
  • Internet users 13.8%

Central African Republic Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Central African Republic.

  • Inflation 1.00%
  • Unemployment 6.3%

Central African Republic Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Central African Republic.

  • Renewable energy 90.9%
  • CO₂ emissions 0.0633
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Central African Republic.

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Population
5,513,282
reference year 2025
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GDP
$3.07B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$556
per person
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GDP Growth
4.50%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
57.7
years
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Internet Users
13.8%
of population
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Literacy Rate
42.4%
literacy
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Inflation
1.00%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 46.19
Death Rate 9.38
Population Growth 3.37%
Poverty Rate 68.8%
Unemployment 6.3%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Low income
Agricultural Land 9.1%
Renewable Energy 90.9%
Energy Consumption —
CO₂ Emissions 0.0633
EDUCATION DATA

Central African Republic Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Central African Republic.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 2.8% (2012)
Education Expenditure 1.8% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Central African Republic Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Central African Republic.

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International Tourist Arrivals 34.6K 2020
Data Year 2020
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Central African Republic Banking Information

Central banking information for Central African Republic.

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Central Bank Bank of Central African States (BEAC)
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Central African Republic
ISO Code CF
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Central African Republic Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Central African Republic.

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ACTIVE 2025

Government of Central African Republic vs CMSPR, CPC, CPC-F

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2024

Government of Central African Republic vs CPC

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2023

Government of Central African Republic vs CPC

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2022

Government of Central African Republic vs CPC

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2021

Government of Central African Republic vs CPC, UPC

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2020

Government of Central African Republic vs CPC, UPC

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2019

Government of Central African Republic vs UPC

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2018

Government of Central African Republic vs anti-Balaka, UPC

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2017

Government of Central African Republic vs anti-Balaka

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 2013

Government of Central African Republic vs anti-Balaka, Seleka

Location Central African Republic
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Central African Republic from 2000 onward.

Population 5,513,282 people · 2025
GDP Growth 4.50 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 556 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 1.00 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 10.66 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 46.19 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.063 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 5,513,282 4.50 556 1.00 — — —
2024 5,330,690 1.50 516 1.48 — 46.19 0.063
2023 5,152,421 0.70 496 2.98 10.66 46.36 0.065
2022 5,098,039 0.45 467 5.58 9.95 45.43 0.063
2021 5,112,100 0.98 492 4.26 9.15 45.23 0.063
2020 5,026,628 0.90 463 1.71 8.98 44.48 0.063
2019 4,944,703 3.10 449 2.69 7.76 44.11 0.061
2018 4,878,657 3.79 455 1.61 10.99 43.84 0.060
2017 4,793,511 4.53 432 4.18 6.67 43.74 0.055
2016 4,713,663 4.75 387 4.95 5.44 43.39 0.053
2015 4,629,320 4.34 366 1.40 5.03 43.34 0.050
2014 4,623,182 0.08 410 14.90 4.57 44.65 0.035
2013 4,642,419 -36.39 364 6.99 4.77 44.66 0.032
2012 4,610,848 5.05 544 5.48 3.92 45.15 0.048
2011 4,565,021 4.19 534 1.19 3.68 45.31 0.048
2010 4,492,995 4.63 477 1.49 3.57 44.96 0.044
2009 4,529,047 8.59 456 3.52 4.68 43.64 0.043
2008 4,558,984 2.05 437 9.26 4.03 42.46 0.044
2007 4,462,770 4.61 381 0.96 4.63 42.19 0.060
2006 4,377,579 4.77 334 6.70 4.31 42.19 0.061
2005 4,288,810 0.91 312 2.88 4.23 41.78 0.059
2004 4,192,826 5.99 303 -2.07 4.14 41.56 0.061
2003 4,103,086 -5.40 278 4.13 4.19 41.70 0.064
2002 4,006,077 3.62 249 2.33 4.24 41.41 0.070
2001 3,919,487 4.46 238 3.83 4.01 41.95 0.070
2000 3,833,416 -2.49 239 3.20 4.38 42.06 0.067
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Central African Republic

Capital Bangui
Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Subregion —
ISO Code CAF
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