Number of children under 5, by world region in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Number of children under 5, by world region was 1.36 million people in 2100. ▲ Rising
Latest (2100)
1.36 million people
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
68th
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.50 million people
in 2065
All-time low
989,277 people
in 2024
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Number of children under 5, by world region in Central African Republic, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 1.36 million people for number of children under 5, by world region in 2100.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Central African Republic peaked at 1.50 million people in 2065 and was at its lowest, 989,277 people, in 2024.
Central African Republic ranks 68th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 77 years of available data.
Number of children under 5, by world region in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 989,277 people | — |
| 2025 | 1.04 million people | +4.9% |
| 2026 | 1.08 million people | +4.5% |
| 2027 | 1.13 million people | +4.2% |
| 2028 | 1.17 million people | +3.1% |
| 2029 | 1.19 million people | +2.1% |
| 2030 | 1.21 million people | +1.9% |
| 2031 | 1.23 million people | +1.8% |
| 2032 | 1.26 million people | +1.7% |
| 2033 | 1.27 million people | +1.4% |
| 2034 | 1.29 million people | +1.1% |
| 2035 | 1.30 million people | +0.9% |
| 2036 | 1.31 million people | +0.6% |
| 2037 | 1.31 million people | +0.5% |
| 2038 | 1.32 million people | +0.4% |
| 2039 | 1.32 million people | +0.4% |
| 2040 | 1.33 million people | +0.4% |
| 2041 | 1.33 million people | +0.3% |
| 2042 | 1.33 million people | +0.3% |
| 2043 | 1.34 million people | +0.4% |
| 2044 | 1.35 million people | +0.5% |
| 2045 | 1.35 million people | +0.6% |
| 2046 | 1.37 million people | +0.7% |
| 2047 | 1.38 million people | +0.8% |
| 2048 | 1.39 million people | +0.8% |
| 2049 | 1.40 million people | +0.8% |
| 2050 | 1.41 million people | +0.8% |
| 2051 | 1.42 million people | +0.8% |
| 2052 | 1.43 million people | +0.7% |
| 2053 | 1.44 million people | +0.7% |
| 2054 | 1.45 million people | +0.6% |
| 2055 | 1.46 million people | +0.6% |
| 2056 | 1.47 million people | +0.5% |
| 2057 | 1.48 million people | +0.5% |
| 2058 | 1.48 million people | +0.5% |
| 2059 | 1.49 million people | +0.4% |
| 2060 | 1.49 million people | +0.3% |
| 2061 | 1.50 million people | +0.2% |
| 2062 | 1.50 million people | +0.2% |
| 2063 | 1.50 million people | +0.1% |
| 2064 | 1.50 million people | +0.1% |
| 2065 | 1.50 million people | +0.0% |
| 2066 | 1.50 million people | -0.0% |
| 2067 | 1.50 million people | -0.1% |
| 2068 | 1.50 million people | -0.2% |
| 2069 | 1.49 million people | -0.2% |
| 2070 | 1.49 million people | -0.2% |
| 2071 | 1.49 million people | -0.2% |
| 2072 | 1.48 million people | -0.3% |
| 2073 | 1.48 million people | -0.3% |
| 2074 | 1.48 million people | -0.3% |
| 2075 | 1.47 million people | -0.2% |
| 2076 | 1.47 million people | -0.2% |
| 2077 | 1.47 million people | -0.2% |
| 2078 | 1.46 million people | -0.2% |
| 2079 | 1.46 million people | -0.2% |
| 2080 | 1.46 million people | -0.2% |
| 2081 | 1.45 million people | -0.2% |
| 2082 | 1.45 million people | -0.1% |
| 2083 | 1.45 million people | -0.1% |
| 2084 | 1.45 million people | -0.1% |
| 2085 | 1.45 million people | -0.2% |
| 2086 | 1.44 million people | -0.2% |
| 2087 | 1.44 million people | -0.2% |
| 2088 | 1.44 million people | -0.2% |
| 2089 | 1.43 million people | -0.3% |
| 2090 | 1.43 million people | -0.3% |
| 2091 | 1.42 million people | -0.3% |
| 2092 | 1.42 million people | -0.4% |
| 2093 | 1.41 million people | -0.4% |
| 2094 | 1.41 million people | -0.4% |
| 2095 | 1.40 million people | -0.4% |
| 2096 | 1.39 million people | -0.5% |
| 2097 | 1.39 million people | -0.5% |
| 2098 | 1.38 million people | -0.5% |
| 2099 | 1.37 million people | -0.5% |
| 2100 | 1.36 million people | -0.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 1.36 million people is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.85 million people, 35% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 1.36 million people is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.60 million people, 53% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1.10 million people | 989,277 people | 1.19 million people | 6 |
| 2030s | 1.28 million people | 1.21 million people | 1.32 million people | 10 |
| 2040s | 1.36 million people | 1.33 million people | 1.40 million people | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.45 million people | 1.41 million people | 1.49 million people | 10 |
| 2060s | 1.50 million people | 1.49 million people | 1.50 million people | 10 |
| 2070s | 1.47 million people | 1.46 million people | 1.49 million people | 10 |
| 2080s | 1.45 million people | 1.43 million people | 1.46 million people | 10 |
| 2090s | 1.40 million people | 1.37 million people | 1.43 million people | 10 |
| 2100s | 1.36 million people | 1.36 million people | 1.36 million people | 1 |
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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)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Central African Republic?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Central African Republic was 1.36 million people in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1.50 million people in 2065.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 989,277 people in 2024.
- How does Central African Republic rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Central African Republic ranks 68th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 Number of children under 5, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-4. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.