Population in Central Africa
Central Africa: Population was 143,297 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Central Africa, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, population in Central Africa stood at 143,297. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Central Africa peaked at 143,297 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 39,876, in 1990.
Central Africa ranks 60th of 91 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population in Central Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 39,876 | — |
| 1991 | 41,152 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 42,505 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 43,852 | +3.2% |
| 1994 | 45,683 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 47,476 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 48,420 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 49,225 | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 50,564 | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 52,255 | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 53,970 | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 55,722 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 57,476 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 59,313 | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 61,283 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 63,339 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 65,399 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 67,471 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 69,609 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 71,805 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 74,146 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 76,671 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 79,230 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 81,857 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 84,557 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 87,285 | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 90,328 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 93,547 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 96,610 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 99,620 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 102,780 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 106,105 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 109,517 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 113,362 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 117,495 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 121,501 | +3.4% |
| 2026 | 125,529 | +3.3% |
| 2027 | 129,745 | +3.4% |
| 2028 | 134,139 | +3.4% |
| 2029 | 138,655 | +3.4% |
| 2030 | 143,297 | +3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46,101 | 39,876 | 52,255 | 10 |
| 2000s | 62,539 | 53,970 | 71,805 | 10 |
| 2010s | 86,385 | 74,146 | 99,620 | 10 |
| 2020s | 119,883 | 102,780 | 138,655 | 10 |
| 2030s | 143,297 | 143,297 | 143,297 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central Africa
- 57 Taiwan, China 20,377 compare
- 58 Sri Lanka 18,964 compare
- 59 Niger 18,140 compare
- 60 Chile 17,310 compare
- 61 Burkina Faso 16,608 compare
- 62 Mali 16,232 compare
- 63 Netherlands 15,988 compare
More gender data for Central Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 110,442 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.25 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 143,297 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 34.3 (2027)
- Gender income gap 36.5 (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Central Africa?
- Population in Central Africa was 143,297 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Central Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 143,297 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Central Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,876 in 1990.
- How does Central Africa rank for population?
- Central Africa ranks 60th out of 91 groups with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Central Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.