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Central African Republic Population

Total population based on the de facto definition.

Latest Value

5.3M

As of 2024

YoY Change

+3.5%

2023 → 2024

Record High

5.3M

Recorded in 2024

Record Low

1.7M

Recorded in 1960

10-Year Average

5.0M

2015–2024

Data Range

1960–2024

65 data points

Source

World Bank

Code: SP.POP.TOTL

Historical Trend

19602024

Historical Data

ValueYoY ChangeChange %
20245.3M178K+3.5%
20235.2M54K+1.1%
20225.1M14K-0.3%
20215.1M85K+1.7%
20205.0M82K+1.7%
20194.9M66K+1.4%
20184.9M85K+1.8%
20174.8M80K+1.7%
20164.7M84K+1.8%
20154.6M6K+0.1%

Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024