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)
- 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.GROW • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.