Central African Republic Statistics and Data | World Statistics
Central African Republic
Country Overview
| Capital | Bangui |
|---|---|
| Population (2022) | 5.58 million |
| GDP (2022) | 2.38 billion $ |
| Surface Area (2024) | 622,984.00 km² |
Key Indicators Evolution
Detailed Data
Demographic
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population, total | 5.58 million | 5.46 million | 5.34 million | 5.21 million | 5.09 million | 5.00 million | 4.90 million | 4.82 million | 4.80 million | 4.80 million | 4.77 million | 4.73 million | 4.66 million | 4.56 million | 4.47 million | 4.38 million | 4.29 million | 4.21 million | 4.12 million | 4.03 million | 3.93 million | 3.84 million | 3.76 million | 3.66 million |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2.21% | 2.11% | 2.53% | 2.22% | 1.94% | 1.87% | 1.75% | 0.43% | -0.08% | 0.61% | 0.87% | 1.53% | 2.07% | 2.15% | 2.07% | 1.87% | 2.01% | 2.25% | 2.17% | 2.42% | 2.21% | 2.25% | 2.80% | 2.78% |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | .. | 8.76 | 8.58 | 8.36 | 8.18 | 8.02 | 7.87 | 7.74 | 7.70 | 7.71 | 7.66 | 7.60 | 7.48 | 7.33 | 7.17 | 7.02 | 6.89 | 6.76 | 6.61 | 6.46 | 6.31 | 6.17 | 6.03 | 5.87 |
Economic
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | 2.38 billion | 2.52 billion | 2.33 billion | 2.22 billion | 2.22 billion | 2.07 billion | 1.83 billion | 1.70 billion | 1.89 billion | 1.69 billion | 2.51 billion | 2.44 billion | 2.14 billion | 2.07 billion | 1.99 billion | 1.70 billion | 1.46 billion | 1.34 billion | 1.27 billion | 1.14 billion | 996.07 million | 932.65 million | 916.78 million | 999.48 million |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 0.50% | 0.98% | 0.90% | 3.10% | 3.79% | 4.53% | 4.75% | 4.34% | 0.08% | -36.39% | 5.05% | 4.19% | 4.63% | 8.59% | 2.05% | 4.61% | 4.77% | 0.91% | 5.99% | -5.40% | 3.62% | 4.46% | -2.49% | 3.60% |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 427 | 461 | 435 | 426 | 436 | 415 | 372 | 352 | 395 | 352 | 526 | 515 | 460 | 453 | 446 | 388 | 340 | 318 | 309 | 284 | 253 | 243 | 244 | 273 |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 5.58% | 4.26% | 1.71% | 2.69% | 1.61% | 4.18% | 4.95% | 1.40% | 14.90% | 6.99% | 5.48% | 1.19% | 1.49% | 3.52% | 9.26% | 0.96% | 6.70% | 2.88% | -2.07% | 4.13% | 2.33% | 3.83% | 3.20% | -1.41% |
| Tax revenue (% of GDP) | .. | 8.21% | 8.71% | 8.32% | 8.64% | 7.08% | 6.81% | 5.45% | 4.10% | .. | 8.17% | 7.54% | 8.41% | 7.91% | 8.28% | .. | .. | .. | 6.21% | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| Proportion of people living below 50 percent of median income (%) | .. | 15.30 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | 22.20 | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (national estimate) | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. | .. |
Environmental
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 emissions (kt) | .. | .. | 237 | 235 | 229 | 222 | 206 | 184 | 130 | 121 | 197 | 194 | 175 | 168 | 171 | 238 | 234 | 224 | 226 | 231 | 250 | 253 | 243 | 237 |
| CO2 emissions (kg per 2015 US$ of GDP) | .. | .. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social
| Indicator | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 70.84% | 71.21% | 71.35% | 71.27% | 71.59% | 71.97% | 72.43% | 72.91% | 73.48% | 73.69% | 72.37% | 73.00% | 73.37% | 73.83% | 74.55% | 74.74% | 75.13% | 75.54% | 75.68% | 76.19% | 75.51% | 75.81% | 76.04% | 75.78% |
| Employment in industry (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 6.27% | 6.24% | 6.19% | 6.04% | 6.03% | 6.04% | 6.06% | 6.06% | 6.03% | 6.20% | 6.73% | 6.66% | 6.65% | 6.69% | 6.59% | 6.56% | 6.53% | 6.49% | 6.54% | 6.55% | 6.70% | 6.73% | 6.76% | 6.87% |
| Employment in services (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) | 22.89% | 22.55% | 22.46% | 22.69% | 22.37% | 21.99% | 21.51% | 21.03% | 20.49% | 20.11% | 20.90% | 20.34% | 19.97% | 19.48% | 18.86% | 18.71% | 18.34% | 17.97% | 17.78% | 17.26% | 17.79% | 17.46% | 17.20% | 17.35% |
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 5.92 | 5.98 | 5.99 | 6.01 | 6.04 | 6.05 | 6.04 | 6.04 | 6.02 | 6.02 | 6.01 | 5.96 | 5.94 | 5.92 | 5.91 | 5.89 | 5.87 | 5.85 | 5.83 | 5.85 | 5.84 | 5.85 | 5.92 | 5.93 |
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 73.50 | 75.10 | 76.90 | 78.30 | 79.90 | 81.20 | 82.00 | 83.30 | 84.80 | 86.40 | 87.30 | 88.80 | 90.50 | 92.20 | 94.10 | 95.80 | 97.70 | 100.00 | 101.80 | 103.60 | 105.30 | 106.70 | 108.00 | 109.20 |
| Net migration | -17,463 | -85,860 | -24,803 | -36,942 | -53,083 | -58,734 | -52,758 | -63,213 | -174,543 | -112,663 | -112,033 | -86,451 | -43,189 | -28,917 | -29,004 | -30,374 | -41,307 | -13,609 | -16,514 | -18,097 | 5,996 | -33,004 | 8,082 | 6,280 |
| Total alcohol consumption per capita (liters of pure alcohol, projected estimates, 15+ years of age) | .. | .. | .. | 1.99 | .. | .. | .. | 1.94 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2.45 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2.29 | .. | .. | .. | .. | 2.36 | .. |
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 15.70% | 15.70% | 15.40% | 14.30% | 14.60% | 14.10% | 13.40% | 12.70% | 12.00% | 11.50% | 11.00% | 10.40% | 9.80% | 9.40% | 7.50% | 8.40% | 7.80% | 7.40% | 7.00% | 6.60% | 6.10% | 5.70% | 6.00% | 4.81% |
Key Statistics and Indicators for Central African Republic
Demographics
- Total Population (2022): 5.58 million inhabitants
- Population Density (2021): 8.76 people/km²
- Age Distribution:
- 0-14 years: 48.13%
- 15-64 years: 49.35%
- 65 years and above: 2.51%
- Fertility Rate (2022): 5.92 births/woman
- Infant Mortality Rate (2022): 73.50 per 1,000 live births
Economy
- GDP (2022): 2.38 billion $
- Employment Distribution:
- Agriculture: 70.84%
- Industry: 6.27%
- Services: 22.89%
These key statistics and indicators provide a comprehensive overview of the demographic and economic situation in Central African Republic. With a population of 5.58 million inhabitants in 2022 and a GDP of 2.38 billion $ in 2022, Central African Republic presents a unique profile in terms of socio-economic development. The demographic structure, employment distribution by sector, as well as fertility and infant mortality rates are crucial indicators for understanding the challenges and opportunities facing the country.