Central African Republic
Capital: Bangui
Population: 5,650,9571
Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF)
The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa, bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan and South Sudan to the east, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo to the south, and Cameroon to the west. Its capital and largest city is Bangui. The country has a tropical climate and a landscape dominated by savannas, rainforests, and rivers. The CAR has significant natural resources, including diamonds, gold, and uranium, but remains one of the least developed countries due to political instability, armed conflicts, and economic challenges. The economy relies heavily on agriculture, forestry, and mining. The CAR is a member of the United Nations, the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).
Growth Rate
3.41
%
Fertility Rate
6.012
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
9.419
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
57.4
years
Total Population in Central African Republic
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Central African Republic.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
-2.849
(+0.57)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for the Central African Republic are based on estimates from the CIA World Factbook.