Population growth rate, by level of development in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Population growth rate, by level of development was 0.4% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
0.4%
Change on year
down 7.4%
World rank
32nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
3.4%
in 2024
All-time low
0.4%
in 2100
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Population growth rate, by level of development in Central African Republic, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2100, population growth rate, by level of development in Central African Republic stood at 0.4%. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
The figure is down 7.4% on the previous year and down 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate, by level of development in Central African Republic peaked at 3.4% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2100.
That places Central African Republic 32nd out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population growth rate, by level of development in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.4% | — |
| 2025 | 3.3% | -1.5% |
| 2026 | 3.3% | -1.8% |
| 2027 | 3.2% | -1.1% |
| 2028 | 3.2% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | 3.1% | -3.4% |
| 2030 | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| 2031 | 3.0% | -1.3% |
| 2032 | 3.0% | -2.5% |
| 2033 | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2034 | 2.8% | -2.1% |
| 2035 | 2.7% | -3.9% |
| 2036 | 2.7% | -2.8% |
| 2037 | 2.6% | -3.3% |
| 2038 | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| 2039 | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| 2040 | 2.4% | -3.7% |
| 2041 | 2.3% | -3.2% |
| 2042 | 2.3% | -1.9% |
| 2043 | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| 2044 | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| 2045 | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| 2046 | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| 2047 | 2.1% | -2.0% |
| 2048 | 2.1% | -0.4% |
| 2049 | 2.1% | -2.5% |
| 2050 | 2.1% | -0.2% |
| 2051 | 2.0% | -2.4% |
| 2052 | 2.0% | -1.2% |
| 2053 | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2054 | 1.9% | -2.2% |
| 2055 | 1.9% | -2.1% |
| 2056 | 1.8% | -2.1% |
| 2057 | 1.8% | -1.7% |
| 2058 | 1.8% | -2.4% |
| 2059 | 1.7% | -2.7% |
| 2060 | 1.7% | -2.3% |
| 2061 | 1.6% | -3.7% |
| 2062 | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| 2063 | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| 2064 | 1.5% | -5.1% |
| 2065 | 1.4% | -2.3% |
| 2066 | 1.4% | -1.8% |
| 2067 | 1.4% | -1.6% |
| 2068 | 1.3% | -4.0% |
| 2069 | 1.3% | -2.1% |
| 2070 | 1.3% | -1.7% |
| 2071 | 1.2% | -4.7% |
| 2072 | 1.2% | -5.4% |
| 2073 | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| 2074 | 1.1% | -6.3% |
| 2075 | 1.1% | +0.6% |
| 2076 | 1.1% | -1.8% |
| 2077 | 1.0% | -3.6% |
| 2078 | 1.0% | -5.8% |
| 2079 | 0.9% | -5.7% |
| 2080 | 0.9% | +1.5% |
| 2081 | 0.9% | -5.2% |
| 2082 | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| 2083 | 0.9% | -3.0% |
| 2084 | 0.8% | -4.8% |
| 2085 | 0.8% | -5.3% |
| 2086 | 0.8% | +0.3% |
| 2087 | 0.7% | -6.9% |
| 2088 | 0.7% | -3.4% |
| 2089 | 0.6% | -7.9% |
| 2090 | 0.6% | +1.7% |
| 2091 | 0.6% | -6.0% |
| 2092 | 0.6% | -3.0% |
| 2093 | 0.5% | -7.1% |
| 2094 | 0.5% | -1.8% |
| 2095 | 0.5% | -2.2% |
| 2096 | 0.5% | -8.2% |
| 2097 | 0.5% | -6.2% |
| 2098 | 0.4% | -1.5% |
| 2099 | 0.4% | -5.8% |
| 2100 | 0.4% | -7.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 0.4% is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.3%, 1.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 0.4% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.3%, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 6 |
| 2030s | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 10 |
| 2040s | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.4% | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2060s | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2070s | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2080s | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 10 |
| 2090s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2100s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More population data for Central African Republic
- 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)
- 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 3.07 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 11,533 Persons (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate, by level of development in Central African Republic?
- Population growth rate, by level of development in Central African Republic was 0.4% in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4% in 2024.
- What is the lowest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2100.
- How does Central African Republic rank for population growth rate, by level of development?
- Central African Republic ranks 32nd out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population growth rate, by level of development rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate, by level of development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.