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Africa · Middle Africa · capital Bangui

About Central African Republic

What is the capital of Central African Republic?

The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui. Bangui is the seat of national government for Central African Republic, a country in Middle Africa.

What is the population of Central African Republic?

Central African Republic has a population of about 5.2 million people, the 124th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Central African Republic?

Central African Republic covers 622,984 square kilometers (240,535 square miles), making Central African Republic the 43rd largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Central African Republic?

Central African Republic borders 6 countries: Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Sudan.

What is the life expectancy in Central African Republic?

Life expectancy at birth in Central African Republic is 57.4 years, the 213th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Central African Republic in?

Central African Republic is in Africa, in the Middle Africa region. Central African Republic is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Central African Republic
Populationtotal people5.2Mpeople124th
Land Areatotal km²623.0Kkm²43rd
GDP per PersonUSD per person$495.98208th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$2.6B180th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth57.4years213th
Urban Population% living in cities43.7%162nd
Internet Users% of people online7.5%193rd
Fertility Ratechildren per woman6.01births/woman5th
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year87.0Karrivals/year154th
Forest Cover% of land forested35.7%86th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force6.2%72nd
Military Spending% of GDP2.4%of GDP37th
Renewable Energy% of energy use90.9%5th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change3.0%150th
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP1.8%of GDP173rd
Health Spending% of GDP10.7%of GDP22nd
Arable Land% of land arable2.9%157th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$38.7M157th

Borders Central African Republic6 countries

Camerooncapital YaoundéChadcapital N'DjamenaDR Congocapital KinshasaRepublic of the Congocapital BrazzavilleSouth Sudancapital JubaSudancapital Khartoum

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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 CF · alpha-3 CAF · Middle Africa

Where Central African Republic stands18 of 21 rankings

5thFertility6.01 births/woman5thRenewables %90.9%22ndHealth % GDP10.7% of GDP

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