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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Central African Republic

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Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population5.51M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$3.07B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$556.132025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth57.72024 · yearsInternet use13.8%2024 · % of populationForest area35.7%2023 · % of land area
Safely managed drinking water
6.2%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Central African Republic2024 · 6.2%
02.134.276.48.531960199320252000: 8.5%2001: 8.4%2002: 8.3%2003: 8.1%2004: 8%2005: 7.9%2006: 7.7%2007: 7.6%2008: 7.5%2009: 7.4%2010: 7.3%2011: 7.1%2012: 7%2013: 6.9%2014: 6.8%2015: 6.7%2016: 6.6%2017: 6.5%2018: 6.4%2019: 6.3%2020: 6.2%2021: 6.1%2022: 6.1%2023: 6.2%2024: 6.2%

The percentage of people using drinking water from an improved source that is accessible on premises, available when needed and free from fecal and priority chemical contamination. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Central African Republic in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Bangui
Country code
CAF

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