What is the population of Central African Republic?

The population of Central African Republic is approximately 5,513,282 as of 2025, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Central African Republic?

Life expectancy at birth in Central African Republic is 57.9 years as of 2025.

What is the fertility rate in Central African Republic?

The total fertility rate in Central African Republic is 5.81 children per woman as of 2025.

What is the median age in Central African Republic?

The median age in Central African Republic is 14.5 years as of 2025.

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Name: Central African Republic Demographics and Population Statistics
Creator: Measured World
Published: 2024-07-01
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

Central African Republic

Overview Population Births Mortality Migration

Today's demographic activity

Updated continuously for December 14, 2025 at 05:40:03 UTC

Births today

162

Deaths today

Net emigration today

As of today, Central African Republic has approximately 5,597,161 people. Estimated births today: 161; deaths: 33.

Births this year

237,753

Deaths this year

48,577

Net change

+175,207

Watch Central African Republic's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024. Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).