Total Fertility Rate in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Total Fertility Rate was 5.92 in 2022. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2022)
5.92
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
5th
of 197 countries
All-time high
6.14
in 1982
All-time low
5.81
in 1960
Years of data
63
1960–2022

Total Fertility Rate in Central African Republic, 1960–2022

0246196019912022

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2022, total fertility rate in Central African Republic stood at 5.92.

The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total fertility rate in Central African Republic peaked at 6.14 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 5.81, in 1960.

That places Central African Republic 5th out of 197 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5.93 5.81 6.06 10
1970s 5.97 5.89 6.07 10
1980s 6.11 6.06 6.14 10
1990s 5.97 5.93 6.04 10
2000s 5.87 5.83 5.92 10
2010s 6.01 5.94 6.05 10
2020s 5.96 5.92 5.99 3

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 2 Chad 6.21 compare
  2. 3 Somalia 6.2 compare
  3. 4 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 6.11 compare
  4. 6 Mali 5.87 compare
  5. 7 Angola 5.21 compare
  6. 8 Nigeria 5.14 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

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All data for Central African Republic β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is total fertility rate in Central African Republic?
Total fertility rate in Central African Republic was 5.92 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest total fertility rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 6.14 in 1982.
What is the lowest total fertility rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 5.81 in 1960.
How does Central African Republic rank for total fertility rate?
Central African Republic ranks 5th out of 197 countries with data for 2022.
Is total fertility rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Total Fertility Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total Fertility Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 12,240 data points, 1960–2022
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Gender-disaggregated data on health outcomes.