How does Central African Republic rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?

In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #1 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).

Central African Republic: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Name: Central African Republic: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
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In 2024, Central African Republic's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 49.00.

That's down 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 25.40 . Central African Republic ranks #1 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 49.22; 2022
Trough: 45.05; 2005
1-year change: -0.3%
5-year change: 0.0%; 0.0% / yr
10-year change: +1.1%; +0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
2024	49.0034
2023	49.1664
2022	49.2152
2021	49.0033
2020	48.9114
2019	49.0201
2018	49.0475
2017	49.0251
2016	48.9993
2015	49.0066

About Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, Central African Republic's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 49.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?: In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #1 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).
How does Central African Republic's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.
What is Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) and how is it measured?: Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.