As of 2025, the population of Central African Republic is approximately 5.51 million people (5 513 282), making it the 119th most populous country in the dataset of 217 countries, with a 0.07% share of the combined total.
Over the past five years the population of Central African Republic changed by +9.68%, and over the past ten years by +19.09%. By five-year growth, Central African Republic ranks 57th of 217 countries; in terms of momentum, growth is accelerating — from +1.66% to +1.86% per year.
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