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Central African Republic

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.

5,615,138
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 · method: estimated, annual · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 1490 on Earth

Central African Republic Facts at a Glance

Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
5,513,282
World rank
#119
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
8.8 / km²
622,980 km² land area
GDP / capita
$556
#161 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 1490 people on Earth lives in Central African Republic

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.

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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 age2025
15.5 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

Central African Republic in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population5,513,282 people
#119 / 217
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GDP$3.1B
#161 / 186
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Life expectancy57.7 years
#215 / 217
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Average height169 cm (male)
#153 / 200
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Cleanest air33.29 µg/m³ PM2.5
#163 / 200
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Safest countries20.1 homicides / 100k
#175 / 196
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Most dangerous20.1 homicides / 100k
#21 / 196
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PopulationGDPLife expectancyAverage heightCleanest airSafest countriesMost dangerous
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.
1,676,8112,649,7123,622,6134,595,5145,568,415196019761993200920251960: 1,702,3461965: 1,877,8541970: 2,097,5051975: 2,313,9161980: 2,450,5351985: 2,600,9321990: 2,871,9101995: 3,348,0522000: 3,833,4162005: 4,288,8102010: 4,492,9952015: 4,629,3202020: 5,026,6282025: 5,513,282
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

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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Explore Central African Republic in Every Ranking

Jump straight to the full world table for any of these indicators.
#119
Population
5,513,282 people · of 217
#161
GDP
$3.1B · of 186
#215
Life expectancy
57.7 years · of 217
#153
Average height
169 cm (male) · of 200
#163
Cleanest air
33.29 µg/m³ PM2.5 · of 200
#175
Safest countries
20.1 homicides / 100k · of 196

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.

Sources

World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
data.worldbank.org →
NCD-RisC / The Lancet
CC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
ncdrisc.org →
GeoNames
CC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport
geonames.org →