Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 4.31 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 4.31 % change on previous year for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 185.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 4.31 % change on previous year in 2025 and was at its lowest, -5.04 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Central African Republic ranks 8th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1973 | 0.9763 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1974 | 0.9163 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1975 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +47.4% |
| 1976 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 1977 | 0.7782 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 1978 | 0.8124 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 0.8483 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 0.8903 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1981 | 0.941 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1982 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1984 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 1.19 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +59.4% |
| 1990 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +65.5% |
| 1991 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 3.34 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 3.44 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 1997 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 1998 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 2003 | 2.28 % change on previous year | +126.3% |
| 2004 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 2005 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 2007 | 0.983 % change on previous year | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +53.1% |
| 2009 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2010 | -5.03 % change on previous year | -405.3% |
| 2011 | 0.9891 % change on previous year | -119.7% |
| 2012 | -0.4029 % change on previous year | -140.7% |
| 2013 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +208.3% |
| 2014 | -1.42 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 2015 | -5.04 % change on previous year | +254.0% |
| 2016 | 0.3038 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2017 | 0.7592 % change on previous year | +149.9% |
| 2018 | 0.1377 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
| 2019 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +724.4% |
| 2020 | -0.068 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2021 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -3949.3% |
| 2022 | -0.7034 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 2023 | -1.69 % change on previous year | +140.1% |
| 2024 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -335.3% |
| 2025 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1 % change on previous year | 0.7782 % change on previous year | 1.72 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.2 % change on previous year | 0.8903 % change on previous year | 2.04 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.01 % change on previous year | 2.3 % change on previous year | 3.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.71 % change on previous year | 0.983 % change on previous year | 2.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.9806 % change on previous year | -5.04 % change on previous year | 1.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.41 % change on previous year | -1.69 % change on previous year | 4.31 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 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 population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 4.31 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 4.31 % change on previous year in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.04 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Central African Republic rank for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 8th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Population aged 25-64 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.