Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate was 3.5 % change on previous year in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1991–2030
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2030, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Central African Republic stood at 3.5 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 86.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 4.29 % change on previous year in 2026 and was at its lowest, -2.06 % change on previous year, in 2014.
That places Central African Republic 3rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.46 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1993 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 2.98 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1996 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 2.77 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1998 | 2.83 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 3.03 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 2002 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2005 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2008 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 2009 | -1.13 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 2010 | -1.4 % change on previous year | +24.3% |
| 2011 | 0.9116 % change on previous year | -164.9% |
| 2012 | -0.1342 % change on previous year | -114.7% |
| 2013 | -0.5843 % change on previous year | +335.2% |
| 2014 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +252.2% |
| 2015 | -0.9404 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 2016 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -295.3% |
| 2017 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2018 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2020 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +33.1% |
| 2021 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2022 | -0.6893 % change on previous year | -145.4% |
| 2023 | 1.16 % change on previous year | -268.8% |
| 2024 | 3.79 % change on previous year | +225.8% |
| 2025 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2026 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2027 | 4.14 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2028 | 3.96 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2029 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2030 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.73 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 2.98 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.96 % change on previous year | -1.13 % change on previous year | 3.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2409 % change on previous year | -2.06 % change on previous year | 1.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.79 % change on previous year | -0.6893 % change on previous year | 4.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 3.5 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 3.5 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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)
- Population 3,430 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 3,430 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
- Population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate in Central African Republic was 3.5 % change on previous year in 2030, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 4.29 % change on previous year in 2026.
- What is the lowest population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.06 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does Central African Republic rank for population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 3rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population (un estimates and projections), annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.7%. 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 (UN estimates and projections), 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 (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population (UN estimates and projections). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.