Annual rate of change in urban populations in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Annual rate of change in urban populations was -0.4335 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
-0.4335
World rank
123rd
of 144 countries
All-time high
1.92
in 1985
All-time low
-1.41
in 1995
Years of data
9
1980–2020
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Central African Republic, 1980–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded -0.4335 for annual rate of change in urban populations in 2020.
The figure is down 1,243.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual rate of change in urban populations in Central African Republic peaked at 1.92 in 1985 and was at its lowest, -1.41, in 1995.
That places Central African Republic 123rd out of 144 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Annual rate of change in urban populations in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.87 | — |
| 1985 | 1.92 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 0.4963 | -74.2% |
| 1995 | -1.41 | -383.5% |
| 2000 | -0.8485 | -39.7% |
| 2005 | -0.6117 | -27.9% |
| 2010 | 0.0379 | -106.2% |
| 2015 | 0.8883 | +2242.7% |
| 2020 | -0.4335 | -148.8% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -0.4335 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.02. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -0.4335 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.3. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.9 | 1.87 | 1.92 | 2 |
| 1990s | -0.4554 | -1.41 | 0.4963 | 2 |
| 2000s | -0.7301 | -0.8485 | -0.6117 | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.4631 | 0.0379 | 0.8883 | 2 |
| 2020s | -0.4335 | -0.4335 | -0.4335 | 1 |
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More population data for Central African Republic
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.8749 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,533 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5628 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.39 (2100)
- Population density 30.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.36 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual rate of change in urban populations in Central African Republic?
- Annual rate of change in urban populations in Central African Republic was -0.4335 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.92 in 1985.
- What is the lowest annual rate of change in urban populations recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.41 in 1995.
- How does Central African Republic rank for annual rate of change in urban populations?
- Central African Republic ranks 123rd out of 144 countries with data for 2020.
- Is annual rate of change in urban populations rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,243.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual rate of change in urban populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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