Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate was 0.9718 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.9718 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
45th
of 234 countries
All-time high
5.48 % change on previous year
in 1972
All-time low
0.1143 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
75
1951–2025
Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1951–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 0.9718 % change on previous year for urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 5.48 % change on previous year in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.1143 % change on previous year, in 1997.
Central African Republic ranks 45th of 234 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1953 | 2.12 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 1954 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1955 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1956 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1957 | 2.54 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1958 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1959 | 2.62 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1960 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1961 | 2.69 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1962 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1964 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +23.3% |
| 1971 | 5.28 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 1972 | 5.48 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1975 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -36.6% |
| 1976 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 1977 | 0.913 % change on previous year | -29.7% |
| 1978 | 0.8117 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1979 | 0.7197 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1980 | 0.6364 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1981 | 0.562 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1982 | 0.4952 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1983 | 0.4365 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1984 | 0.385 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1985 | 0.3412 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1986 | 0.3044 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1987 | 0.2747 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1988 | 0.2517 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 1989 | 0.2327 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 0.2058 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 1991 | 0.1812 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1992 | 0.1607 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1993 | 0.1436 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1994 | 0.1308 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 0.1213 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1996 | 0.1161 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 0.1143 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 0.1163 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 0.1221 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 0.1315 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2001 | 0.1446 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 0.1616 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 0.1833 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 2004 | 0.2017 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 0.2163 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 0.2355 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 0.262 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 0.2961 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 0.3369 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 0.3841 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 2011 | 0.4624 % change on previous year | +20.4% |
| 2012 | 0.5853 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 2013 | 0.7023 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2014 | 0.8101 % change on previous year | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 0.9078 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 0.9967 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 1.21 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2020 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 1.3 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 0.981 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2023 | 0.9779 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 0.9749 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 0.9718 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 0.9718 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.24 % change on previous year, 78% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 0.9718 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.15 % change on previous year, 84% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.3 % change on previous year | 1.75 % change on previous year | 2.62 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 3.05 % change on previous year | 2.64 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.05 % change on previous year | 0.7197 % change on previous year | 5.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.392 % change on previous year | 0.2327 % change on previous year | 0.6364 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1412 % change on previous year | 0.1143 % change on previous year | 0.2058 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2169 % change on previous year | 0.1315 % change on previous year | 0.3369 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8274 % change on previous year | 0.3841 % change on previous year | 1.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.08 % change on previous year | 0.9718 % change on previous year | 1.3 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 42 Kenya 0.998 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Zambia 0.9826 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Liberia 0.9781 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Senegal 0.9604 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Ghana 0.9581 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Somalia 0.9563 % 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 urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 0.9718 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 5.48 % change on previous year in 1972.
- What is the lowest urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1143 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Central African Republic rank for urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 45th out of 234 countries with data for 2025.
- Is urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. 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 Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Urbanization vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Urbanization vs gdp Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Urbanization vs gdp. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.