Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 3.45 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic is 3.45 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 341.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 3.47 % change on previous year in 2024 and was at its lowest, -3.46 % change on previous year, in 2010.
Central African Republic ranks 8th of 233 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1974 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 1978 | 1.04 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 1.07 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 1.12 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 1.18 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1985 | 1.25 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 1.29 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 1.36 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1989 | 2 % change on previous year | +47.0% |
| 1990 | 3.15 % change on previous year | +57.9% |
| 1991 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 3.19 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 3.26 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 1997 | 2.84 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 1998 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2003 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 2004 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 2005 | 2.22 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2007 | 1.79 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 2008 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2009 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2010 | -3.46 % change on previous year | -256.6% |
| 2011 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -156.8% |
| 2012 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2013 | 0.7624 % change on previous year | -38.9% |
| 2014 | 0.6076 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 2015 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -335.4% |
| 2016 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -220.2% |
| 2017 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2019 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 2020 | 0.6427 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2021 | 2.66 % change on previous year | +314.5% |
| 2022 | 0.7615 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 2023 | -1.3 % change on previous year | -271.2% |
| 2024 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -366.0% |
| 2025 | 3.45 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.68 % change on previous year | 1.03 % change on previous year | 2.17 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.29 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.99 % change on previous year | 2.41 % change on previous year | 3.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.28 % change on previous year | 1.71 % change on previous year | 2.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6882 % change on previous year | -3.46 % change on previous year | 2.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.61 % change on previous year | -1.3 % change on previous year | 3.47 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 5 Syria 4.12 % change on previous year compare
- 6 United Arab Emirates 3.47 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Somalia 3.46 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Niger 3.31 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Democratic Republic of Congo 3.27 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Mayotte 3.27 % change on previous year compare
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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 3.45 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.47 % change on previous year in 2024.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.46 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 8th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 341.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.