Annual change in population in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Annual change in population was 54,377 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Central African Republic, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 54,377 people for annual change in population in 2023.
That represents a change of up 486.6% on the previous year and up 72.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Central African Republic peaked at 103,969 people in 2000 and was at its lowest, -36,048 people, in 2010.
Central African Republic ranks 108th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 25,919 people | 23,193 people | 29,659 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 38,018 people | 31,010 people | 46,413 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 37,228 people | 24,365 people | 45,996 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,018 people | 26,737 people | 70,010 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 94,548 people | 87,911 people | 100,619 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 79,960 people | -29,938 people | 103,969 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 41,566 people | -36,048 people | 85,151 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 51,927 people | -14,065 people | 85,474 people | 4 |
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More population data for Central African Republic
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 30.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.36 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 5.95 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 5.95 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 45,108 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 5.95 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 6.01 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 5.14 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Central African Republic?
- Annual change in population in Central African Republic was 54,377 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 103,969 people in 2000.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -36,048 people in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for annual change in population?
- Central African Republic ranks 108th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.