Central African Republic: Statistical Overview

Capital: Bangui

Population

Total Population: 5,330,690

Natural Increase: 3.4%

Density: 8 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 44.1%

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

Religion: Roman Catholic 34.6%, Protestant 15.7%, other Christian 22.9%, Muslim 13.8%, ethnic religionist 12%, Baha'i 0.2%, agnostic/atheist 0.7%

Literacy Rate: 48.6%

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Bangui

Exchange Rate on :

National Currency: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF)

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

Telephone Lines: 0.1 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 17.6% of the Population

Foreign Trade in Figures

Foreign Trade Indicators	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Imports of Goods (million USD)	506	458	523	506	364
Exports of Goods (million USD)	134	150	175	160	166
Imports of Services (million USD)	353	295	282	245	n/a
Exports of Services (million USD)	38	34	43	45	n/a

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

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