New internal displacements in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: New internal displacements was 165,753 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in Central African Republic, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in Central African Republic stood at 165,753.
That represents a change of up 46.5% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Central African Republic peaked at 949,465 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 14,000, in 2008.
Central African Republic ranks 35th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14,000 | — |
| 2009 | 29,835 | +113.1% |
| 2010 | 24,000 | -19.6% |
| 2011 | 22,180 | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 123,570 | +457.1% |
| 2013 | 949,465 | +668.4% |
| 2014 | 173,644 | -81.7% |
| 2015 | 210,902 | +21.5% |
| 2016 | 51,429 | -75.6% |
| 2017 | 542,865 | +955.6% |
| 2018 | 518,966 | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 197,819 | -61.9% |
| 2020 | 332,644 | +68.2% |
| 2021 | 510,614 | +53.5% |
| 2022 | 367,511 | -28.0% |
| 2023 | 284,434 | -22.6% |
| 2024 | 113,111 | -60.2% |
| 2025 | 165,753 | +46.5% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 165,753 is above the median for low income countries, which is 165,753, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 165,753 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,949, 11.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New internal displacements in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +955.6% | 51,429 | 542,865 |
| 2013 | +668.4% | 123,570 | 949,465 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21,918 | 14,000 | 29,835 | 2 |
| 2010s | 281,484 | 22,180 | 949,465 | 10 |
| 2020s | 295,678 | 113,111 | 510,614 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More population data for Central African Republic
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,533 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4069 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.36 million people (2100)
- Population density 30.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5628 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Central African Republic?
- New internal displacements in Central African Republic was 165,753 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 949,465 in 2013.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,000 in 2008.
- How does Central African Republic rank for new internal displacements?
- Central African Republic ranks 35th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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