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Central African Republic data
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$556
GDP per capita (current US$)
See Central African Republic in the world ranking →13.8%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
See Central African Republic in the world ranking →57.67 years
Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
See Central African Republic in the world ranking →5,513,282
Population, total
See Central African Republic in the world ranking →6.3%
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
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People
| Indicator | Year | Central African Republic | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 2024 | 5.95 births/woman | World ranking → |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 2024 | 57.67 years | World ranking → |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | 2023 | 8.27 people/km² | World ranking → |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2025 | 3.4% | World ranking → |
| Population, total | 2025 | 5,513,282 | World ranking → |
| Urban population (% of total population) | 2025 | 44.5% | World ranking → |
Economy & work
Economy & work
| Indicator | Year | Central African Republic | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment to population ratio, 15+, total (%) | 2025 | 68.8% | World ranking → |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 2025 | 4.5% | World ranking → |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 2025 | $556 | World ranking → |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 2025 | 1% | World ranking → |
| Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) | 2025 | 73.4% | World ranking → |
| Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) | 2025 | 6.3% | World ranking → |
Health
Health
| Indicator | Year | Central African Republic | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 2024 | 58.8 per 1,000 | World ranking → |
Technology & infrastructure
Technology & infrastructure
| Indicator | Year | Central African Republic | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 2024 | 18.2% | World ranking → |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 2024 | 13.8% | World ranking → |
Energy & environment
Energy & environment
| Indicator | Year | Central African Republic | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita | 2024 | 0.06 | World ranking → |
| Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) | 2021 | 90.9% | World ranking → |
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