Central African Republic: Statistical Overview

Capital: Bangui

Population

Total Population: 5,513,282

Natural Increase: 3.4%

Density: 8 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 44.6%

Ethnic Origins: Baya about 29%, Beta about 23%, Metjia about 10%, Sara about 8%, M'Baka about 8%, Mboum 6%, Fulani 6% also and other ethnic groups about 12%. (Central African Institute of Statistics and Economic and Social Studies)

Official Language: French

Other Languages Spoken: Sangho (lingua franca and national language), other tribal languages

Business Language(s): English

Literacy Rate: 48.6%

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Bangui

Country Overview

Area: 622,980 km²

Type of State: Democratic Republic.

Type of Economy: Low income, primarily agricultural economy dependent on international aid.
The Central African Republic is facing a difficult economic situation, with conflict having consequences for economic activity and food security.

HDI*: 0.414/1

HDI (World Rank): 190/192

Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.

Telecommunication

Telephone Code:
To call from The Central African Republic, dial 00
To call The Central African Republic, dial +236

Internet Suffix: .cf

Households with a computer: 2.9 per 100 Inhabitants

Mobile phone subscriptions: 38.8 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 17.6% of the Population

Foreign Trade in Figures

Foreign Trade Indicators	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025
Imports of Goods (million USD)	458	423	435	533	573
Exports of Goods (million USD)	150	164	171	121	255
Imports of Services (million USD)	296	284	246	0	0
Exports of Services (million USD)	271	205	181	0	0

Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.

See the latest updates in the Country Profile for The Central African Republic.

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