Population growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Population growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) was 3.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Population growth in Central African Republic, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2024, population growth in Central African Republic stood at 3.4%. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 220.6% on the previous year and up 919.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in Central African Republic peaked at 3.4% in 2024 and was at its lowest, -0.8%, in 2010.
Central African Republic ranks 10th of 215 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 growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.2% | — |
| 1971 | 2.1% | -6.5% |
| 1972 | 2.0% | -5.6% |
| 1973 | 1.9% | -2.1% |
| 1974 | 1.9% | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 1.9% | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 1.5% | -23.6% |
| 1977 | 1.0% | -30.6% |
| 1978 | 1.0% | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 1.1% | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 1.1% | +2.4% |
| 1981 | 1.1% | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 1.2% | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 1.2% | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 1.2% | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 1.3% | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 1.3% | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 1.3% | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 1.7% | +26.5% |
| 1989 | 2.5% | +53.0% |
| 1990 | 3.1% | +22.1% |
| 1991 | 3.1% | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 3.2% | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 3.2% | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 2.7% | -12.6% |
| 1996 | 2.6% | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 2.7% | +6.0% |
| 1998 | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 2.7% | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 2.7% | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 2.2% | -19.2% |
| 2002 | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 2.4% | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 2.2% | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 2.3% | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 1.9% | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 2.1% | +10.7% |
| 2009 | -0.7% | -130.9% |
| 2010 | -0.8% | +21.3% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | -299.0% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | -37.2% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | -31.7% |
| 2014 | -0.4% | -160.9% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | -132.0% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | +1260.8% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 1.3% | -23.6% |
| 2020 | 1.6% | +22.2% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | +2.6% |
| 2022 | -0.3% | -116.3% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | -485.2% |
| 2024 | 3.4% | +220.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 3.4% is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.6%, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 3.4% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.3%, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population growth (annual %) (UNESCO Institute) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +1260.8% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| 2023 | +485.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | +299.0% | -0.8% | 1.6% |
| 2024 | +220.6% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 2014 | -160.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| 2009 | -130.9% | 2.1% | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.4% | 5 |
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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)
- 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 growth in Central African Republic?
- Population growth in Central African Republic was 3.4% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4% in 2024.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8% in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for population growth?
- Central African Republic ranks 10th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 919.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release