Central African Republic Population: 4,799,853
The Central African Republic is a landlocked country situated in Central Africa. There are lots of mineral deposits found in the nation. There are resources such as Uranium, crude oil, diamonds, and gold. There is also a massive amount of arable land. However, it ranks in the list of poorest countries in the world. The two-thirds of the nation is in the Ubangi river basin, the river that flows in the Congo.
Largest cities by population in the Central African Republic
Bangui, Bimbo, Mbaiki, Berberati, Kaga Bandoro are some of the largest cities in the Central African Republic.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Bangui | 542,393 | Bouar | 28,581 |
Bimbo | 129,655 | Bossangoa | 27,428 |
Mbaiki | 67,132 | Nola | 26,809 |
Berberati | 61,815 | Bangassou | 24,361 |
Kaga Bandoro | 56,520 | Damara | 20,093 |
Bozoum | 40,201 | Mobaye | 19,431 |
Carnot | 38,071 | Paoua | 18,441 |
Sibut | 34,267 | Boda | 16,655 |
Bambari | 32,547 | Ippy | 16,571 |
Bria | 29,027 | Batangafo | 15,310 |
Central African Republic population history
In the year 2000, the population of the country was 3,640,427, but now it has risen to 4,829,767. The median age of the country has increased to 17.6. The urban population of the country has increased to 2,076,534. The global population rank of the nation is now 125.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 4,829,767 | 1.78% | 84,582 | -40,000 | 17.6 | 4.75 | 8 | 43.00% | 2,076,534 | 0.06% | 7,794,798,739 | 125 |
2019 | 4,745,185 | 1.69% | 78,817 | -40,000 | 17.2 | 5.03 | 8 | 42.50% | 2,015,708 | 0.06% | 7,713,468,100 | 126 |
2018 | 4,666,368 | 1.53% | 70,345 | -40,000 | 17.2 | 5.03 | 7 | 42.00% | 1,959,587 | 0.06% | 7,631,091,040 | 126 |
2017 | 4,596,023 | 1.29% | 58,337 | -40,000 | 17.2 | 5.03 | 7 | 41.50% | 1,909,283 | 0.06% | 7,547,858,925 | 126 |
2016 | 4,537,686 | 0.99% | 44,516 | -40,000 | 17.2 | 5.03 | 7 | 41.10% | 1,866,228 | 0.06% | 7,464,022,049 | 125 |
2015 | 4,493,170 | 0.48% | 21,280 | -79,226 | 17.1 | 5.1 | 7 | 40.80% | 1,831,054 | 0.06% | 7,379,797,139 | 124 |
2010 | 4,386,768 | 1.67% | 69,677 | -25,123 | 17.7 | 5.3 | 7 | 39.50% | 1,730,652 | 0.06% | 6,956,823,603 | 121 |
2005 | 4,038,382 | 2.10% | 79,591 | -4,881 | 18 | 5.45 | 6 | 38.90% | 1,571,461 | 0.06% | 6,541,907,027 | 125 |
2000 | 3,640,427 | 2.47% | 83,554 | 6,000 | 18.1 | 5.55 | 6 | 38.80% | 1,413,327 | 0.06% | 6,143,493,823 | 126 |
1995 | 3,222,656 | 2.80% | 83,184 | 10,000 | 18.2 | 5.7 | 5 | 38.70% | 1,248,262 | 0.06% | 5,744,212,979 | 128 |
1990 | 2,806,734 | 2.00% | 52,913 | -16,000 | 18.1 | 5.9 | 5 | 38.60% | 1,082,570 | 0.05% | 5,327,231,061 | 129 |
1985 | 2,542,169 | 2.94% | 68,563 | 8,000 | 18.8 | 5.9 | 4 | 36.80% | 935,996 | 0.05% | 4,870,921,740 | 131 |
1980 | 2,199,356 | 2.35% | 48,198 | -200 | 18.8 | 5.9 | 4 | 35.10% | 772,263 | 0.05% | 4,458,003,514 | 131 |
1975 | 1,958,367 | 1.58% | 29,445 | -10,000 | 19.1 | 5.95 | 3 | 32.90% | 644,978 | 0.05% | 4,079,480,606 | 132 |
1970 | 1,811,144 | 2.01% | 34,288 | 2,629 | 20.1 | 5.95 | 3 | 27.80% | 502,752 | 0.05% | 3,700,437,046 | 131 |
1965 | 1,639,706 | 1.77% | 27,608 | 2,386 | 21 | 5.9 | 3 | 23.60% | 387,790 | 0.05% | 3,339,583,597 | 128 |
1960 | 1,501,668 | 1.39% | 20,065 | 0 | 21.7 | 5.75 | 2 | 20.10% | 302,205 | 0.05% | 3,034,949,748 | 130 |
1955 | 1,401,341 | 1.10% | 14,938 | 0 | 22.3 | 5.52 | 2 | 17.00% | 238,917 | 0.05% | 2,773,019,936 | 128 |
Central African Republic population forecast
In the year 2050, the population of the nation is expected to be 8,400,956. The median age of the country will be 24.0. The urban population of the country will have risen to 5,329,336. Then the global population rank of the nation will come to position 112.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 4,829,767 | 1.46% | 67,319 | -40,000 | 17.6 | 4.75 | 8 | 43.00% | 2,076,534 | 0.06% | 7,794,798,739 | 125 |
2025 | 5,338,264 | 2.02% | 101,699 | -16,000 | 18.6 | 4.75 | 9 | 45.90% | 2,451,673 | 0.07% | 8,184,437,460 | 124 |
2030 | 5,942,211 | 2.17% | 120,789 | -7,000 | 19.6 | 4.75 | 10 | 49.10% | 2,917,639 | 0.07% | 8,548,487,400 | 122 |
2035 | 6,577,413 | 2.05% | 127,040 | -5,000 | 20.6 | 4.75 | 11 | 52.50% | 3,454,676 | 0.07% | 8,887,524,213 | 116 |
2040 | 7,205,166 | 1.84% | 125,551 | -5,000 | 21.6 | 4.75 | 12 | 56.10% | 4,039,450 | 0.08% | 9,198,847,240 | 115 |
2045 | 7,813,300 | 1.63% | 121,627 | -5,000 | 22.8 | 4.75 | 13 | 59.70% | 4,665,212 | 0.08% | 9,481,803,274 | 113 |
2050 | 8,400,956 | 1.46% | 117,531 | 24 | 4.75 | 13 | 63.40% | 5,329,336 | 0.09% | 9,735,033,990 | 112 |
Central African Republic demographics
The life expectancy of the people in the Central African Republic is. 54.36 years. The infant mortality rate of the country is 71.7.
Central African Republic religion and politics
Many of the people in the Central African Republic follow Christianity. There are denominations such as Protestants and Roman Catholics. The others are Muslims. Some people do not belong to any religion. There is also a population that follows the indigenous beliefs of the nation that is infused with Christianity and Islamic practices. Many of the missionary religious groups of the nation are Lutherans, Baptists, Catholics, and Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The political framework followed in the nation is a semi-presidential republic. The head of the state is the president of this system. The head of the government is the prime minister. The executive powers are with the government. The government and parliament exercise the legislative powers.
Central African Republic economy
The per capita income of the nation is one of the lowest in the world. The currency is CFA Franc. The agriculture is dominated by the cultivation and the buying and selling of crops such as peanuts, cassava, maize, millet, sorghum, plantain, etc. The main partner for imports is the Netherlands, as well as places such as South Korea and Cameroon. The largest export partners are Belgium, China, Indonesia, and France.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |