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🇨🇫 Central African Republic
Population: 5,513,282 in 2025 for Central African Republic (Africa), position 118 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Central African Republic: $556 /inh. (2025), ranking 209 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 6.3 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Central African Republic, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (1/212), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – Central African Republic, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Adolescent birth rate (213/213), Healthy life expectancy (183/183), Access to basic drinking water (210/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Central African Republic has $556 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Central African Republic has 6.3 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Central African Republic has 1 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Central African Republic has 4.5 %, close to the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 10.3 % | 2021 | 47 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4.5 % | 2025 | 65 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1 % | 2025 | 143 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $7.2B | 2025 | 168 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $417 /inh. | 2021 | 178 of 184 |
| GDP | $3.1B | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $1,314 /inh. | 2025 | 200 of 201 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $560 /inh. | 2025 | 202 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $556 /inh. | 2025 | 209 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 581.93 LCU/$ | 2025 | 30 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1 % | 2025 | 41 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.3 % | 2025 | 71 of 210 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 32.9 % | 2022 | 130 of 164 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 85.4 % | 2025 | 6 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 66.1 % | 2025 | 7 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 73.4 % | 2025 | 20 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 68.8 % | 2025 | 23 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 10.1 % | 2025 | 73 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 6.3 % | 2025 | 114 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 13.4 % | 2025 | 152 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 20.5 % | 2025 | 181 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 8.3 % | 2024 | 81 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -2.9 % | 1994 | 115 of 198 |
| Imports of goods and services | 33.6 % | 2025 | 127 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 52.9 % | 2025 | 145 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 19.3 % | 2025 | 153 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $255M | 2025 | 176 of 205 |
| Services exports | $0.00 | 1994 | 198 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 27.3 % | 2023 | 5 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.4 % | 2025 | 122 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $43.8M | 2025 | 159 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 87,000 arr. | 2019 | 174 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $15.6M | 2013 | 191 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0 % | 1993 | 196 of 196 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military spending | 2.3 % | 2025 | 53 of 165 |
| Budget balance | -4 % | 2021 | 112 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 10.7 % | 2021 | 133 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 8.2 % | 2021 | 141 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 11.7 % | 2021 | 147 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 10.3 % | 2025 | 159 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 9.6 months | 1994 | 20 of 177 |
| External debt | 35.9 % | 2024 | 44 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 13 % | 2022 | 162 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $489.3M | 2024 | 162 of 180 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 94.6 % | 2025 | 14 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 27.6 % | 2025 | 18 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 18 % | 2023 | 31 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 21.2 % | 2025 | 122 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 15.1 % | 1994 | 134 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 9.3 % | 2025 | 177 of 185 |
| Services | 41.4 % | 2025 | 185 of 202 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 48.7 % | 2025 | 1 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 103.6 per 100 | 2025 | 1 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.9 % | 2025 | 30 of 213 |
| Population | 5,513,282 inhab. | 2025 | 118 of 213 |
| Urban population | 44.6 % | 2025 | 161 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 44.8 % | 2019 | 162 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.2 per 100 girls | 2024 | 183 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 92.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 184 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.1 % | 2025 | 184 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 2.2 % | 2025 | 209 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 49.1 % | 2025 | 213 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 14.3 yrs | 2023 | 226 of 226 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 46.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 1 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 5.95 children/woman | 2024 | 4 of 213 |
| Population growth | 3.37 % | 2025 | 7 of 213 |
| Death rate | 9.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 52 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 130 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 24 per 100,000 | 2023 | 177 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 48.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 179 of 183 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 44.7 yrs | 2023 | 183 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 37.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 183 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 89.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 187 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 58.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 188 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 55.5 yrs | 2024 | 210 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 57.7 yrs | 2024 | 211 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 59.6 yrs | 2024 | 211 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health expenditure | 10.7 % | 2023 | 20 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 2.4 % | 2024 | 137 of 152 |
| Hospital beds | 1 per 1,000 | 2011 | 147 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 45 % | 2023 | 149 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 29.8 % | 2024 | 156 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.1 per 1,000 | 2023 | 164 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.07 per 1,000 | 2023 | 189 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 41 % | 2024 | 189 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 419 per 100,000 | 2024 | 197 of 206 |
| Open defecation | 24.7 % | 2024 | 198 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 14 % | 2024 | 208 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 36.5 % | 2024 | 210 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesity | 10.9 % | 2024 | 27 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 14 % | 2024 | 31 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 6.7 % | 2024 | 35 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.6 % | 2024 | 82 of 207 |
| Average height of women | 158 cm | 2014 | 122 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 1.8 L/person | 2024 | 154 of 202 |
| Average height of men | 166.7 cm | 2014 | 154 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 23.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 159 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22 kg/m² | 2016 | 173 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.79 | 2003 | 8 of 204 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.83 | 2003 | 10 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.83 | 2003 | 13 of 203 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 90.7 % | 2020 | 34 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.6 % | 2020 | 42 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 6.2 % | 2020 | 84 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.5 % | 2020 | 142 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.8 % | 2024 | 150 of 212 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 33.1 % | 2021 | 27 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.6 % | 2021 | 129 of 169 |
| Gini index | 43 | 2021 | 142 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 71.6 % | 2021 | 164 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 5,920 km | 2026 | 25 of 230 |
| Land area | 622,980 km² | 2024 | 42 of 212 |
| Total area | 622,980 km² | 2024 | 43 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 6.6 ° | 2026 | 163 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 0 km | 2026 | 184 of 227 |
| Population density | 8.6 inh./km² | 2024 | 200 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Landlocked | 2026 | 44 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0 % | 2015 | 1 of 212 |
| Lowest point | 335 m | 2026 | 10 of 228 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 27,658 m³/inh. | 2022 | 22 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 635 m | 2026 | 56 of 166 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,343 mm | 2022 | 68 of 180 |
| Highest point | 1,410 m | 2026 | 143 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 72.5 % | 2024 | 15 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 14.8 % | 2025 | 126 of 210 |
| Arable land | 2.9 % | 2024 | 156 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 9.3 % | 2024 | 178 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.29 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.39 | 2025 | 128 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.13 | 2025 | 129 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.1 | 2025 | 139 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.12 | 2025 | 142 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.34 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.11 | 2025 | 150 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of expression index | 0.61 | 2025 | 105 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.53 | 2025 | 118 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.33 | 2025 | 121 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.46 | 2025 | 125 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.44 | 2025 | 132 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.4 | 2025 | 133 of 174 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.4 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.56 | 2025 | 147 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.24 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.9 | 2025 | 122 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.19 | 2025 | 138 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 24 pts | 2024 | 149 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.12 | 2025 | 153 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.85 | 2025 | 156 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.27 | 2025 | 171 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.31 | 2025 | 188 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.32 | 2025 | 190 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.69 | 2025 | 191 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.61 | 2025 | 196 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.7 | 2025 | 198 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,957 | 2025 | 74 of 189 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 26.3 % | 2006 | 87 of 106 |
| Share of women among ministers | 19.4 % | 2025 | 108 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 11.4 % | 2025 | 163 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 25 /100 | 2025 | 123 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 53.5 /100 | 2025 | 140 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 41 /100 | 2025 | 158 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 1 pts | 2025 | 109 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 20.1 per 100,000 | 2016 | 172 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 9.6 % | 1995 | 77 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 37.6 % | 2019 | 146 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 14.4 % | 2019 | 165 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 692 per 100,000 | 2023 | 190 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 40.3 % | 2019 | 202 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 161.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 213 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 21.9 % | 2008 | 49 of 137 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 25.4 % | 2019 | 52 of 64 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.5 /10 | 2024 | 86 of 186 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $57.72 | 2024 | 146 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $133 | 2024 | 152 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 3.5 % | 2019 | 205 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 35 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 61 % | 2019 | 143 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Central African Republic?
Central African Republic has about 5,513,282 inhabitants (2025), ranking 118 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Central African Republic?
GDP per capita is $556 /inh. (2025): Central African Republic ranks 209 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Central African Republic?
Annual inflation is 1 % (2025); Central African Republic ranks 41 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Central African Republic?
The unemployment rate is 6.3 % (2025); Central African Republic ranks 114 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Central African Republic stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Central African Republic has $556 /inh., below the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Central African Republic come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.