Central African Republic: Population, total
In , Central African Republic's Population, total was 5.33 million.
That's up 3.5% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . Central African Republic ranks #121 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.33M
- Trough
- 4.29M
- 1-year change
- +3.5%
- 5-year change
- +7.8%
- +1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- +15.3%
- +1.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, total |
|---|---|
| 5.331M | |
| 5.152M | |
| 5.098M | |
| 5.112M | |
| 5.027M | |
| 4.945M | |
| 4.879M | |
| 4.794M | |
| 4.714M | |
| 4.629M |
About Population, total
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Central African Republic's Population, total in 2024?
- In 2024, Central African Republic's Population, total was 5.33 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Central African Republic's Population, total rising or falling?
- Central African Republic's Population, total rose 3.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Central African Republic rank globally on Population, total?
- In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #121 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
- How does Central African Republic's Population, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #33 of 48.
- What is Population, total and how is it measured?
- Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.