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Central African Republic: Net migration

In , Central African Republic's Net migration was -14,693.00.

That's up 4.3% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 112.71 . Central African Republic ranks #163 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #34 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Central African Republic Net migration trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
-14,682.00
Trough
-174,051.00
1-year change
+4.3%
5-year change
+40.6%
10-year change
+76.7%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Net migration
-14,693.0000
-15,357.0000
-14,682.0000
-17,430.0000
-85,646.0000
-24,745.0000
-36,849.0000
-52,954.0000
-58,584.0000
-52,607.0000

About Net migration

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.

Indicator code: SM.POP.NETMCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Net migration in 2025?
In 2025, Central African Republic's Net migration was -14,693.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Net migration rising or falling?
Central African Republic's Net migration rose 4.3% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Net migration?
In 2025, Central African Republic ranked #163 out of 217 countries reporting Net migration.
How does Central African Republic's Net migration compare to the world average?
The global average for Net migration in 2025 was 112.71, so Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #34 of 48.
What is Net migration and how is it measured?
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM), CC BY 4.0.