How does Central African Republic rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?

In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #162 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).

How does Central African Republic's Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.

Central African Republic: Urban population (% of total population)

Name: Central African Republic: Urban population (% of total population)
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In 2024, Central African Republic's Urban population (% of total population) was 44.12.

That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 62.87 . Central African Republic ranks #162 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 44.12; 2024
Trough: 38.04; 2005
1-year change: +1.0%
5-year change: +5.6%; +1.1% / yr
10-year change: +11.4%; +1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Urban population (% of total population)
2024	44.1244
2023	43.6984
2022	43.2752
2021	42.8548
2020	42.3051
2019	41.7800
2018	41.2825
2017	40.8151
2016	40.3809
2015	39.9824

About Urban population (% of total population)

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

Indicator code: SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Central African Republic's Urban population (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, Central African Republic's Urban population (% of total population) was 44.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Urban population (% of total population) rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?: In 2024, Central African Republic ranked #162 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).
How does Central African Republic's Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Central African Republic is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.
What is Urban population (% of total population) and how is it measured?: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), CC BY 4.0.