Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 1,438 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
1,438 thousands
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
140th
of 233 countries
All-time high
1,465 thousands
in 2009
All-time low
738.4 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in Central African Republic, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 25-64 years in Central African Republic stood at 1,438 thousands.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in Central African Republic peaked at 1,465 thousands in 2009 and was at its lowest, 738.4 thousands, in 1970.
That places Central African Republic 140th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 738.4 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 748.61 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1972 | 757.28 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 764.68 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 771.68 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 782.11 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 795.53 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 801.72 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 808.24 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 815.09 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 822.35 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1981 | 830.09 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 838.51 thousands | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 847.62 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1984 | 857.36 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 867.57 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 878.14 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 888.96 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1988 | 900.35 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 918.74 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 949.79 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 981.47 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 1,014 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 1,049 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 1,085 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 1,120 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 1,146 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 1,177 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 1,206 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 1,236 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 1,265 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 1,293 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 1,306 thousands | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 1,336 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 1,356 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 1,379 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 1,406 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 1,420 thousands | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 1,441 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 1,465 thousands | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 1,391 thousands | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 1,405 thousands | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 1,399 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,382 thousands | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 1,362 thousands | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 1,294 thousands | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 1,298 thousands | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,307 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,309 thousands | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 1,324 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 1,323 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 1,358 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 1,348 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 1,325 thousands | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 1,378 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2025 | 1,438 thousands | +4.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 1,438 thousands is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,739 thousands, 19% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 1,438 thousands is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,397 thousands, 27% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 778.34 thousands | 738.4 thousands | 815.09 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 864.97 thousands | 822.35 thousands | 918.74 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,096 thousands | 949.79 thousands | 1,236 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,367 thousands | 1,265 thousands | 1,465 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,347 thousands | 1,294 thousands | 1,405 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,362 thousands | 1,323 thousands | 1,438 thousands | 6 |
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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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in Central African Republic?
- Population aged 25-64 years in Central African Republic was 1,438 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1,465 thousands in 2009.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 738.4 thousands in 1970.
- How does Central African Republic rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- Central African Republic ranks 140th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release