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Central African Republic: Population growth (annual %)

In , Central African Republic's Population growth (annual %) was 3.40.

That's up 220.6% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Central African Republic ranks #9 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Central African Republic Population growth (annual %) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.40
Trough
-0.80
1-year change
+220.6%
5-year change
+152.9%
+20.4% / yr
10-year change
+919.2%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population growth (annual %)
3.4014
1.0611
-0.2754
1.6861
1.6432
1.3447
1.7607
1.6798
1.8055
0.1327

About Population growth (annual %)

Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.GROWCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
In 2024, Central African Republic's Population growth (annual %) was 3.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
Central African Republic's Population growth (annual %) rose 220.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #9 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
How does Central African Republic's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.