Urban and rural population in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Urban and rural population was 2.46 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.46 million
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
132nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
2.46 million
in 2025
All-time low
229,802
in 1950
Years of data
76
1950–2025
Urban and rural population in Central African Republic, 1950–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 2.46 million for urban and rural population in 2025. That is the highest value across all 76 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population in Central African Republic peaked at 2.46 million in 2025 and was at its lowest, 229,802, in 1950.
That places Central African Republic 132nd out of 236 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban and rural population in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 229,802 | — |
| 1951 | 237,601 | +3.4% |
| 1952 | 246,139 | +3.6% |
| 1953 | 255,435 | +3.8% |
| 1954 | 265,502 | +3.9% |
| 1955 | 276,352 | +4.1% |
| 1956 | 287,989 | +4.2% |
| 1957 | 300,419 | +4.3% |
| 1958 | 313,633 | +4.4% |
| 1959 | 327,680 | +4.5% |
| 1960 | 342,569 | +4.5% |
| 1961 | 358,445 | +4.6% |
| 1962 | 375,568 | +4.8% |
| 1963 | 394,066 | +4.9% |
| 1964 | 414,088 | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 435,798 | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 459,381 | +5.4% |
| 1967 | 485,028 | +5.6% |
| 1968 | 512,943 | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 543,163 | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 579,271 | +6.6% |
| 1971 | 622,628 | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 669,710 | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 717,051 | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 760,842 | +6.1% |
| 1975 | 795,870 | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 818,283 | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 834,321 | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 849,965 | +1.9% |
| 1979 | 865,304 | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 880,419 | +1.7% |
| 1981 | 895,433 | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 910,388 | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 925,310 | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 940,299 | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 955,380 | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 970,567 | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 986,125 | +1.6% |
| 1988 | 1.01 million | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 1.03 million | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 1.07 million | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 1.10 million | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 1.14 million | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 1.18 million | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 1.22 million | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 1.25 million | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 1.29 million | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 1.33 million | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 1.36 million | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 1.40 million | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 1.45 million | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 1.48 million | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.51 million | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 1.55 million | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 1.59 million | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 1.63 million | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 1.67 million | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 1.71 million | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 1.75 million | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 1.74 million | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1.74 million | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 1.77 million | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 1.80 million | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 1.82 million | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 1.83 million | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 1.85 million | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 1.90 million | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 1.96 million | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 2.01 million | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 2.07 million | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 2.13 million | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 2.19 million | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 2.21 million | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 2.25 million | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 2.35 million | +4.5% |
| 2025 | 2.46 million | +4.4% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 2.46 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.96 million, 35% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 2.46 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.82 million, 51% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 274,055 | 229,802 | 327,680 | 10 |
| 1960s | 432,105 | 342,569 | 543,163 | 10 |
| 1970s | 751,324 | 579,271 | 865,304 | 10 |
| 1980s | 950,265 | 880,419 | 1.03 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.24 million | 1.07 million | 1.40 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.61 million | 1.45 million | 1.75 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.88 million | 1.74 million | 2.07 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.26 million | 2.13 million | 2.46 million | 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)
- 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 urban and rural population in Central African Republic?
- Urban and rural population in Central African Republic was 2.46 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.46 million in 2025.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 229,802 in 1950.
- How does Central African Republic rank for urban and rural population?
- Central African Republic ranks 132nd out of 236 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urban and rural population rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Urban and rural population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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