Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 117.97 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
117.97 thousands
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
148th
of 233 countries
All-time high
117.97 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
82.58 thousands
in 2010
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in Central African Republic, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older in Central African Republic is 117.97 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 34.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Central African Republic peaked at 117.97 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 82.58 thousands, in 2010.
Central African Republic ranks 148th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 85.08 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 86.41 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 87.77 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 89.17 thousands | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 90.68 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 92.25 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1976 | 93.86 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 95.02 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 95.9 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 96.44 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1980 | 96.64 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 96.47 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 95.92 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 95.01 thousands | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 93.83 thousands | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 92.49 thousands | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 91.03 thousands | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 89.43 thousands | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 87.72 thousands | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 86.27 thousands | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 85.52 thousands | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 85.08 thousands | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 84.89 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1993 | 85.04 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 85.38 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 85.82 thousands | +0.5% |
| 1996 | 85.64 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 86.13 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 86.66 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 87.44 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 88.36 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 89.31 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 89.13 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 90.45 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 91.32 thousands | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 92.46 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 93.82 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 94.71 thousands | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 96.32 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 98.25 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 82.58 thousands | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 84.39 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 86.02 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 87.46 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 88.53 thousands | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 87.8 thousands | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 93.1 thousands | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 98.47 thousands | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 102.62 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 108.33 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 108.1 thousands | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 113.13 thousands | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 114.02 thousands | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 104.55 thousands | -8.3% |
| 2024 | 111.37 thousands | +6.5% |
| 2025 | 117.97 thousands | +5.9% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 117.97 thousands is below the median for low income countries, which is 589.35 thousands, 20% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 117.97 thousands is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 448.46 thousands, 26% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 91.26 thousands | 85.08 thousands | 96.44 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 92.48 thousands | 86.27 thousands | 96.64 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 85.76 thousands | 84.89 thousands | 87.44 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 92.41 thousands | 88.36 thousands | 98.25 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.93 thousands | 82.58 thousands | 108.33 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 111.52 thousands | 104.55 thousands | 117.97 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 65 years or older in Central African Republic?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Central African Republic was 117.97 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 117.97 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 82.58 thousands in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Central African Republic ranks 148th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.4%. 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 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release