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Central African Republic· by the numbers

5,628,947
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing5,513,282 (World Bank, 2025) + +182,592/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 1490 on Earth

Central African Republic's population is 5,513,282 (2025) — the 119th-largest in the world and the 38th-largest in Africa, growing by about 182,592 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Central African Republic Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#119 of 217
5,513,282
Area
622,984 km²
8.8 km² land area
GDP#161 of 186
$3.1B
GDP / capita
$556
2025
#161 economy overall
Price level#112 of 200
41 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.07%
1 in 1,490 people on Earth lives in Central African Republic

Central African Republic in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population5,513,282 people
#119 / 217
GDP$3.1B
#161 / 186
Average income$560 GNI per person
#181 / 182
Life expectancy57.7 years
#215 / 217
Average height169 cm (male)
#153 / 200
Median age14.3 years, half older
#220 / 220
Cleanest air33.29 µg/m³ PM2.5
#163 / 200
Safest countries20.1 homicides / 100k
#175 / 196
Most dangerous20.1 homicides / 100k
#21 / 196
Internet users13.8% of population online
#179 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Central African Republic's Population Growth

Yes — Central African Republic's population rose by 182,592 people (+3.43%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 6.0 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Central African Republic Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
8.8 people / km²
622,980 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
14.3 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
57.7 years
M 55.5 · F 59.6
Average height2019
169.0 cm (male)
female 159.7 cm
Homicide rate2016
20.1 per 100,000
#175 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
33.3 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
44.5 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
6.0 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−14,693 people
negative in latest year
Aged 65+2025
2.2 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 2,650,483Female — 2,862,802
0-4 · Male: 523,1100-4 · Female: 514,9540-45-9 · Male: 423,4855-9 · Female: 415,6815-910-14 · Male: 407,12710-14 · Female: 399,65510-1415-19 · Male: 337,07715-19 · Female: 337,49715-1920-24 · Male: 272,47920-24 · Female: 290,99920-2425-29 · Male: 195,80525-29 · Female: 227,43425-2930-34 · Male: 130,27430-34 · Female: 161,40730-3435-39 · Male: 87,09835-39 · Female: 119,63135-3940-44 · Male: 62,21640-44 · Female: 87,08140-4445-49 · Male: 48,26345-49 · Female: 65,96045-4950-54 · Male: 43,06750-54 · Female: 61,92050-5455-59 · Male: 38,65855-59 · Female: 60,23455-5960-64 · Male: 31,43960-64 · Female: 49,55260-6465-69 · Male: 24,37665-69 · Female: 35,19365-6970-74 · Male: 15,54170-74 · Female: 20,93870-7475-79 · Male: 7,04475-79 · Female: 9,28975-7980+ · Male: 3,42480+ · Female: 5,37780+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Bangui
812,407
2
Bimbo
348,802
3
Bégoua
264,067
4
Carnot
129,032
5
Berbérati
103,713
6
Bambari
83,029
7
Bouar
71,680
8
Bossangoa
55,353
9
Kaga-Bandoro
55,047
10
Bangassou
54,059
11
Paoua
47,703
12
Bria
47,226

Where is Central African Republic Located?

Capital
Bangui
Currency
Franc (XAF)
Language(s)
French, SG, Lingala, Kongo
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
622,980 km²
Area (GeoNames)
622,984 km²
Borders
6 countries
Shares a border with
ChadSudanDR CongoSouth SudanCameroonCongo

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Central African Republic?

Central African Republic's population is 5,513,282 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #119 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Central African Republic?

5,513,282 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Central African Republic's population density?

8.8 people per km², based on a land area of 622,980 km².

What is Central African Republic ranked in population worldwide?

#119 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Central African Republic?

57.7 years on average (2024) — 55.5 for men, 59.6 for women.

What is Central African Republic's GDP?

$3.1B, ranking #161 of 186 economies we track — $556 per capita.

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