Total population in the Central African Republic
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in the Central African Republic was 5,513,282 people, up from 5,330,690 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare the Central African Republic with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Central African Republic
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 513 282 |
| 2024 | 5 330 690 |
| 2023 | 5 152 420 |
| 2022 | 5 098 040 |
| 2021 | 5 112 100 |
| 2020 | 5 026 628 |
| 2019 | 4 944 703 |
| 2018 | 4 878 657 |
| 2017 | 4 793 510 |
| 2016 | 4 713 664 |
| 2015 | 4 629 320 |
| 2014 | 4 623 182 |
| 2013 | 4 642 419 |
| 2012 | 4 610 848 |
| 2011 | 4 565 022 |
| 2010 | 4 492 996 |
| 2009 | 4 529 047 |
| 2008 | 4 558 984 |
| 2007 | 4 462 770 |
| 2006 | 4 377 579 |
| 2005 | 4 288 810 |
| 2004 | 4 192 826 |
| 2003 | 4 103 086 |
| 2002 | 4 006 077 |
| 2001 | 3 919 487 |
| 2000 | 3 833 416 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.