Crude birth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Crude birth rate was 46.36 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
46.36
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
1st
of 236 countries
All-time high
47.91
in 1987
All-time low
41.41
in 2002
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Crude birth rate in Central African Republic, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, crude birth rate in Central African Republic stood at 46.36.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crude birth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 47.91 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 41.41, in 2002.
That places Central African Republic 1st out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Crude birth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 45.35 | — |
| 1951 | 45.15 | -0.4% |
| 1952 | 44.96 | -0.4% |
| 1953 | 44.72 | -0.5% |
| 1954 | 44.55 | -0.4% |
| 1955 | 44.33 | -0.5% |
| 1956 | 44.21 | -0.3% |
| 1957 | 44.02 | -0.4% |
| 1958 | 43.82 | -0.4% |
| 1959 | 43.68 | -0.3% |
| 1960 | 43.53 | -0.3% |
| 1961 | 43.4 | -0.3% |
| 1962 | 43.29 | -0.3% |
| 1963 | 43.23 | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 43.22 | -0.0% |
| 1965 | 43.28 | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 43.44 | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 43.6 | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 43.84 | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 43.65 | -0.4% |
| 1970 | 43.43 | -0.5% |
| 1971 | 43.14 | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 42.78 | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 42.36 | -1.0% |
| 1974 | 42.01 | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 41.72 | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 42.23 | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 42.91 | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 43.67 | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 44.43 | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 45.12 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 45.78 | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 46.14 | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 46.54 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 46.9 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 47.18 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 47.47 | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 47.91 | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 47.78 | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 47.33 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 46.84 | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 46.24 | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 45.36 | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 44.7 | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 44.19 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 44.11 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 43.66 | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 43.02 | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 42.56 | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 42.31 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 42.06 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 41.95 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 41.41 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 41.7 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 41.56 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 41.77 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 42.19 | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 42.19 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 42.46 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 43.64 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 44.96 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 45.31 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 45.15 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 44.66 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 44.65 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 43.34 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 43.39 | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 43.74 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 43.84 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 44.11 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 44.48 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 45.23 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 45.42 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 46.36 | +2.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 46.36 is above the median for low income countries, which is 32.09, 1.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 46.36 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.17, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 44.48 | 43.68 | 45.35 | 10 |
| 1960s | 43.45 | 43.22 | 43.84 | 10 |
| 1970s | 42.87 | 41.72 | 44.43 | 10 |
| 1980s | 46.82 | 45.12 | 47.91 | 10 |
| 1990s | 44.3 | 42.31 | 46.84 | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.09 | 41.41 | 43.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.31 | 43.34 | 45.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.37 | 44.48 | 46.36 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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 crude birth rate in Central African Republic?
- Crude birth rate in Central African Republic was 46.36 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest crude birth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 47.91 in 1987.
- What is the lowest crude birth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.41 in 2002.
- How does Central African Republic rank for crude birth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 1st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is crude birth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Crude birth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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