Population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Population, annual growth rate was 3.46 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.46 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 224.4%
World rank
10th
of 186 countries
All-time high
3.46 % change on previous year
in 2024
All-time low
-0.796 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic is 3.46 % change on previous year, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 224.4% on the previous year and up 934.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 3.46 % change on previous year in 2024 and was at its lowest, -0.796 % change on previous year, in 2010.
Central African Republic ranks 10th of 186 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.93 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 2.08 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 2.28 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1969 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1971 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1972 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1973 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1974 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 1977 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -30.7% |
| 1978 | 1.05 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 1.14 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1983 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 1.23 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 1.32 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +53.7% |
| 1990 | 3.16 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 1991 | 3.18 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 1996 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 2.25 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 2002 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2009 | -0.6565 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 2010 | -0.796 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 2011 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -301.4% |
| 2012 | 1 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2013 | 0.6847 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 2014 | -0.4144 % change on previous year | -160.5% |
| 2015 | 0.1328 % change on previous year | -132.0% |
| 2016 | 1.82 % change on previous year | +1271.8% |
| 2017 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 1.78 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 2020 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 2021 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 2022 | -0.275 % change on previous year | -116.2% |
| 2023 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -487.8% |
| 2024 | 3.46 % change on previous year | +224.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.09 % change on previous year | 1.89 % change on previous year | 2.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.68 % change on previous year | 1.04 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.4 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.97 % change on previous year | 2.63 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.97 % change on previous year | -0.6565 % change on previous year | 2.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.886 % change on previous year | -0.796 % change on previous year | 1.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.52 % change on previous year | -0.275 % change on previous year | 3.46 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More gender data for Central African Republic
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,048 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.79 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 116,671 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 119,287 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 111,077 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 113,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 102,344 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 103,758 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 94,216 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 95,082 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Population, annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 3.46 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.46 % change on previous year in 2024.
- What is the lowest population, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.796 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for population, annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 10th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 934.8%. 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 Population, 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 Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population International Monetary Fund
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.