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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Central African Republic

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At a glance

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
Undernourishment
29.8%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Central African Republic2023 · 29.8%
09.2818.5527.8337.11960199320252001: 35.9%2002: 36.9%2003: 37.1%2004: 36.7%2005: 34.8%2006: 33%2007: 31.2%2008: 29.4%2009: 27.6%2010: 26.7%2011: 26.3%2012: 28.7%2013: 30.1%2014: 30.9%2015: 28.6%2016: 26.7%2017: 25.3%2018: 24.4%2019: 25.2%2020: 26.6%2021: 29.2%2022: 29.6%2023: 29.8%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Central African Republic in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Bangui
Country code
CAF

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