What is the Population of Central African Republic?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Central African Republic has a population of approximately 6,470,307 people, making it the 109th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.08% of the world's population. With a land area of 622,984 km², the population density is roughly 10 people per km².
| Population | 6,470,307 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 109th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.08% |
| Area | 622,984 km² |
| Population density | 10 / km² |
| Demonym | Central African |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Central African Republic | 6,470,307 | 109th |
| Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 | 106th |
| Nicaragua | 6,803,886 | 107th |
| Serbia | 6,567,783 | 108th |
| Bulgaria | 6,437,360 | 110th |
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 111th |
| Singapore | 6,110,200 | 112th |
Central African Republic compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 475,442 |
| Chad | 19,340,757 | 1,284,000 |
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 2,344,858 |
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 342,000 |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 619,745 |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 1,886,068 |
Central African Republic in context
- Central African Republic covers 622,984 km², making it the 42nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, Sudan.
- Central African Republic is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 6,470,307 people, Central African Republic holds about 2.8% of the population of Middle Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Central African Republic is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Central African Republic — FAQ
What is the population of Central African Republic?
The population of Central African Republic is approximately 6,470,307 (6.5 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Central African Republic in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Central African Republic at approximately 6,470,307 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Central African Republic is the 109th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Central African Republic?
Approximately 6,470,307 people live in Central African Republic, making it the 109th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Central African Republic rank by population?
Central African Republic is the 109th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.08%.
What is the population density of Central African Republic?
Central African Republic has a population density of roughly 10 people per km², based on a land area of 622,984 km².
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