Government of Central African Republic
152 officials listed, each linked to its source.
Central African Republic has its capital at Bangui and a population of 5,513,282 (World Bank, 2025). The CIA World Factbook describes its system of government as a presidential republic. President Faustin-Archange Touadéra (in office since 30 Mar 2016) is head of state; Prime Minister Félix Moloua is head of government. The legislature is the National Assembly (Assemblée nationale), a unicameral body with 140 seats. The most recent national election, per IFES ElectionGuide, was held on 28 Dec 2025. The source lists the next national election as expected in December 2032. Elections are run by the Autorité Nationale des Élections (ANE). Yvon Sana Bangui is listed as central bank governor. The directory below lists 35 cabinet and ministerial posts with their current holders and sources.
National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)
Unicameral. Source: CIA World Factbook
| Chamber | Seats | Last election |
|---|---|---|
| National Assembly (Assemblée nationale) | 140 (all directly elected) | 12/27/2020 to 7/25/2021 |
Central African Republic National Assembly: list of members
Political mix
Seats by party in each chamber of Central African Republic. One dot is one seat.
National Assembly
Current (from our list)
115 of 141 seats listed. The share of each party is out of the seats listed.
115
National Assembly seats listed of 141
- MCU63(54.8%)
- Independent42(36.5%)
- MOUNI5(4.3%)
- CAN1(0.9%)
- PAD1(0.9%)
- PS1(0.9%)
- UNDP1(0.9%)
- URCA1(0.9%)
- Not yet listed26
Each dot is one seat. Members are placed within their party’s section, not in their real seats.
Members on the chart (115, by party)
MCU (63)
- Mamadou née Passet Prisca Roseline, 1er arrondissement, 1re circonscription, Bangui
- Balalou Maxime, 2e arrondissement, 2e circonscription, Bangui
- Maleyombo Pamphile, 4e arrondissement, 1re circonscription, Bangui
- Ngate Robard Hypolite Jean Paul, 4e arrondissement, 2e circonscription, Bangui
- Tola Kogadou Igor Gildas, 6e arrondissement, 2e circonscription, Bangui
- Angoure Aristide, 8e arrondissement, 1re circonscription, Bangui
- Dole Dobia Omer Alban, 9e arrondissement, 1re circonscription, Bangui
- Piri Bertrand Arthur, Begoua 2e circonscription, Bangui
- Mapenzi Jean Symphorien, Bimbo 2e circonscription, Bangui
- Bemakasoui Josiane Lina, Bimbo 3e circonscription, Bangui
- Bandeko Virginie, Alindao 1Ère, Basse-Kotto
- Mamanour Abdoulaye, Mobaye 2e circonscription, Basse-Kotto
- Andjikando Watiye Jonas Glory, Mobaye 3e circonscription, Basse-Kotto
- Ahmat Hussein, Zangba 1re circonscription, Basse-Kotto
- Siambouda Stanislas, Bambouti 1re circonscription, Haut-Mbomou
- Akovourou Lambert, Djemah 1re circonscription, Haut-Mbomou
- Dabimboli Paulin, Mboki 1re circonscription, Haut-Mbomou
- Balenda Max Sylvain, Bria 1re circonscription, Haute-Kotto
- Tafago Jacques, Bria 2e circonscription, Haute-Kotto
- Abakar Mahamat, Ouadda 1re circonscription, Haute-Kotto
- Abdel Karim Nabia, Ouandja Kotto 1re circonscription, Haute-Kotto
- Yassir Mahamat Bello, Yalinga 1re circonscription, Haute-Kotto
- Lakonte Marthe, Mala 1re circonscription, Kémo
- Soronang Innocent Severin, Kodi 1re circonscription, Lim-Pendé
- Dotar Ganguenon Justin, Paoua 2e circonscription, Lim-Pendé
- Kette Percus, Paoua 3e circonscription, Lim-Pendé
- Hoffeing Ali Patrice, Boganangone 1re circonscription, Lobaye
- Yembe Michael, Boganda 1re circonscription, Lobaye
- Ganazoui Rameau Christ, M'Baiki 2e circonscription, Lobaye
- Makangoc Magloire Joscelin, Moboma 1re circonscription, Lobaye
- Ngo Ta Joseph, Mongoumba 1re circonscription, Lobaye
- Ndanga Seraphin, Amada Gaza 1re circonscription, Mambéré
- Ngamana Evariste, Carnot 1re circonscription, Mambéré
- Bappet Trixi Serge, Gadzi 1re circonscription, Mambéré
- Somse Pierre, Berberati 1re circonscription, Mambéré-Kadéï
- Ndombe Clement, Berberati 3e circonscription, Mambéré-Kadéï
- Kolou Tefal, Gamboula 1re circonscription, Mambéré-Kadéï
- Dimbelet Nakoe Mathurin, Sosso-Nakombo 1re circonscription, Mambéré-Kadéï
- Ndenguilo née Nazama Prisca Josiane, Bakouma 1re circonscription, Mbomou
- Bazzambo Ngbongo Maurice Armand, Bangassou 1re circonscription, Mbomou
- Gbiatou Dieudonne, Rafai 1re circonscription, Mbomou
- Nguelakossa Jean Pierre, Nana Outa 1re circonscription, Nana-Grébizi
- Issa Marc, Abba 1re circonscription, Nana-Mambéré
- Ninga Luc, Baboua 2e circonscription, Nana-Mambéré
- Sarandji Simplice Mathieu, Baoro 1re circonscription, Nana-Mambéré
- Yalakanga Georges, Bouar 3e circonscription, Nana-Mambéré
- Bounguinza Davy, Boali 1re circonscription, Ombella-M'Poko
- Tezawa Service Jean Paul Bervy, Bossembele 1re circonscription, Ombella-M'Poko
- Amougou Hugues Tranquilain, Yaloke 1re circonscription, Ombella-M'Poko
- Toranga Richard Steves, Yaloke 2e circonscription, Ombella-M'Poko
- Sate Suzzane, Bambari 1re circonscription, Ouaka
- Tagba Ouaka Jean Rolland, Bambari 2e circonscription, Ouaka
- Ouarandji Daniel, Bambari 3e circonscription, Ouaka
- Ali Salet, Bambari 4e circonscription, Ouaka
- Sall Karim Sedar, Grimari 1re circonscription, Ouaka
- Zoumara Barthelemy, Kouango 1re circonscription, Ouaka
- Ouangaze Martin, Kouango 2e circonscription, Ouaka
- Amoda Yanendji Dias Michaud, Bozoum 1re circonscription, Ouham-Pendé
- Minang Desire Giscard, Bozoum 2e circonscription, Ouham-Pendé
- Pogola Abdoulaye Hassane, Nola 1re circonscription, Sangha-Mbaéré
- Pogola Eric, Nola 3e circonscription, Sangha-Mbaéré
- Goumba Valentin, Am Dafock 1re circonscription, Vakaga
- Andal Djouma Daniel, Birao 1re circonscription, Vakaga
Independent (42)
- Kirimat Marthe Augustine, 2e arrondissement, 1re circonscription, Bangui
- Moxkili Christian, 3e arrondissement, 2e circonscription, Bangui
- Bamballi Gnikpingo Bienvenu Marie, 3e arrondissement, 3e circonscription, Bangui
- Andjida Davy Yannick, 5e arrondissement, 2e circonscription, Bangui
- Negba Pingo Amed, 5e arrondissement, 3e circonscription, Bangui
- Kobanga Isaac Isidore, 6e arrondissement, 1re circonscription, Bangui
- Limbio Tekpe Christian, 7e arrondissement, 1re circonscription, Bangui
- Ndassira Remade Venceslas, Alindao 2e circonscription, Basse-Kotto
- Assindaka Didace, Kembe 1re circonscription, Basse-Kotto
- Solidarite Kelemba Kongbelet Zingas Aurelien Simplice, Mobaye 1re circonscription, Basse-Kotto
- Adoum Ghislain, Obo 1re circonscription, Haut-Mbomou
- Dillah Bernard, Ngaoundaye 1re circonscription, Lim-Pendé
- Namtoli Elie Allard, Taley 2e circonscription, Lim-Pendé
- Koba Steve Mac Kelly, M'Baiki 1re circonscription, Lobaye
- Akhras Assan, M'Baiki 3e circonscription, Lobaye
- Webolo Firmin, Carnot 2e circonscription, Mambéré
- Ngujia Justin, Carnot 3e circonscription, Mambéré
- Sambo Boniface, Gadzi 2e circonscription, Mambéré
- Gotao Jean Robert, Senkpa M'Baere 1re circonscription, Mambéré
- Nalke Dorogo Andre, Berberati 2e circonscription, Mambéré-Kadéï
- Liguela Mboutou Serge Alain, Dede Mokouba 1re circonscription, Mambéré-Kadéï
- Solidarit Kelemba Vaga Sylvin, Gambo 1re circonscription, Mbomou
- Singha Bengba Serge Aim, Ouango 1re circonscription, Mbomou
- Bindala Kondrou Anselme, Ouango 2e circonscription, Mbomou
- Unir Bissakonou Namara Rodrigue, Kaga Bandoro 2e circonscription, Nana-Grébizi
- Issabe Mathurin Judicael, Bouar 2e circonscription, Nana-Mambéré
- Selessoui Pierre, Bogangolo 1re circonscription, Ombella-M'Poko
- Can Ouatende Rufin Francis, Ippy 1re circonscription, Ouaka
- Rene Democratie Et Balengbondo Flaurent, Ippy 2e circonscription, Ouaka
- Doraz Serefessenet Christiane, Bossangoa 1re circonscription, Ouham
- Dounguibona Jean Eudes Victorien, Bossangoa 2e circonscription, Ouham
- Nambokinena Bienvenu, Bossangoa 4e circonscription, Ouham
- Mbaitourdjim Ngom Asna Romain, Markounda 1re circonscription, Ouham
- Farakowena Germain, Nana Bakassa 1re circonscription, Ouham
- Ndotiga Gadjio Cyrille, Batangafo 1re circonscription, Ouham-Fafa
- Koulayom Armand Asaph, Batangafo 2e circonscription, Ouham-Fafa
- Yalemende Marcelin, Bouca 1re circonscription, Ouham-Fafa
- Mbetigaza Seraphin, Bouca 2e circonscription, Ouham-Fafa
- Pandjikane Fidele, Bocaranga 2e circonscription, Ouham-Pendé
- Kamazokopa Moise, Bayanga 1re circonscription, Sangha-Mbaéré
- Adam Idriss Sende, Ouanda Djalle 1re circonscription, Vakaga
- Youssouf Hilaire, Ouandja 1re circonscription, Vakaga
MOUNI (5)
- Mokongouma Landry Thierry, Bimbo 1re circonscription, Bangui
- Kapayo Rene, Mingala 1re circonscription, Basse-Kotto
- Harouna Moelle, Bouar 4e circonscription, Nana-Mambéré
- Dokowane Auguste, Nanga Boguila 1re circonscription, Ouham
- Djeme Marien, Nola 2e circonscription, Sangha-Mbaéré
CAN (1)
- Ngakoutou Patasse Sylvain Eugene, Nana Bakassa 2e circonscription, Ouham
PAD (1)
- Ngon Baba Laurent, Baboua 1re circonscription, Nana-Mambéré
PS (1)
- Kolala Kodoungou Bienvenu, Bangassou 2e circonscription, Mbomou
UNDP (1)
- Tiyangou Dorothee, Bakala 1re circonscription, Ouaka
URCA (1)
- Dologuele Anicet Georges, Bocaranga 1re circonscription, Ouham-Pendé
Seats by party (table)
| Party | Seats | Share of listed seats |
|---|---|---|
| MCU | 63 | 54.8% |
| Independent | 42 | 36.5% |
| MOUNI | 5 | 4.3% |
| CAN | 1 | 0.9% |
| PAD | 1 | 0.9% |
| PS | 1 | 0.9% |
| UNDP | 1 | 0.9% |
| URCA | 1 | 0.9% |
| Seats not yet on our checked list | 26 | - |
Current: the party shown against each member on our checked list. It can differ from the election result because of defections and by-elections. 141 seats in the chamber. As of 20 October 2026. Source: Autorité Nationale des Élections (ANE) de la République Centrafricaine, résultats provisoires par circonscription: premier tour du 28 décembre 2025 (annexe I), second tour du 26 avril 2026, et élections législatives partielles du 26 avril 2026.
This page lists the 115 constituencies where the national electoral authority (ANE) had published a winning candidate when we checked its result sheets on 20 October 2026, out of 141 seats in the National Assembly. The remaining 26 seats are named on the assembly page instead of being filled with a guess: 6 of them were on the ballot of a second round for which ANE's published results carry no per-constituency winner, and the other 20 appear in the first-round annexe without a declared winner. One further limit on the source: the first-round annexe booklet is missing seven pages (its internal numbering jumps from 125 to 133), so a small number of seats may sit in the gap. Member names, party labels, vote counts and the declaration of the winner are read from ANE's own result sheets for each constituency; where the National Assembly's published member list carries the same person, we use the Assembly's spelling of the name. ANE does not publish a term start date, a portrait, a gender field or a full party name for these results, so those fields are left empty and member pages stay out of search results until a portrait and a start date are sourced.
Cabinet
| Portfolio | Holder | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| President (Président de la République, Chef de l'État) | Faustin-Archange Touadéra | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Prime Minister (Premier Ministre, Chef du Gouvernement) | Félix Moloua | 15 May 2026 |
| Minister of State for Justice, Human Rights Promotion and Good Governance, Keeper of the Seals (Ministre d'Etat charge de la Justice, de la Promotion des Droits Humains et de la Bonne Gouvernance, Garde des Sceaux) | Arnaud Djoubaye Abazène | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of State for National Education (Ministre d'Etat charge de l'Education Nationale) | Aurélien Simplice Congbelet-Zingas | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of State for Equipment and Public Works (Ministre d'Etat charge de l'Equipement et des Travaux Publics) | Arthur Bertrand Piri | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of State for Communication and Media, Government Spokesperson (Ministre d'Etat charge de la Communication et des Medias, Porte-parole du Gouvernement) | Évariste Ngamana | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation (Ministre charge des Transports et de l'Aviation Civile) | Gontran Djono Ahaba | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of National Defence and Army Reconstruction (Ministre de la Defense Nationale et de la Reconstruction de l'Armee) | Claude Rameaux Biro | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Mines and Geology (Ministre charge des Mines et de la Geologie) | Rufin Benam-Beltoungou | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Finance and Budget (Ministre charge des Finances et du Budget) | Hervé Ndoba | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Humanitarian Action, Solidarity and National Reconciliation (Ministre charge de l'Action Humanitaire, de la Solidarite et de la Reconciliation Nationale) | Josiane Lina Bemakassoui | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad (Ministre des Affaires Etrangeres, de la Francophonie et des Centrafricains de l'Etranger) | Sylvie Baïpo-Témon | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Territorial Administration, Decentralisation and Local Development (Ministre de l'Administration du Territoire, de la Decentralisation et du Developpement Local) | Bruno Yapandé | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister in charge of the General Secretariat of the Government and Relations with the Institutions of the Republic (Ministre charge du Secretariat General du Gouvernement et des Relations avec les Institutions de la Republique) | Ernest Mada | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of SMEs and Private Sector Promotion (Ministre des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises et de la Promotion du Secteur Prive) | Hippolyte Ngaté Robard | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Health and Population (Ministre charge de la Sante et de la Population) | Pierre Somsé | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Commerce and Industry (Ministre charge du Commerce et de l'Industrie) | Maxime Balalou | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Forest Economy, Wildlife and Aquatic Resources (Ministre charge de l'Economie Forestiere, des Ressources Fauniques et Aquatiques) | Gervais Mbata | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of the Civil Service and Administrative Reform (Ministre charge de la Fonction Publique et de la Reforme Administrative) | Marcel Djimassé | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technological Innovation (Ministre charge de l'Enseignement Superieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation Technologique) | Jean Laurent Syssa-Magalé | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister for the Promotion of Gender, Protection of Women, Family and Children (Ministre charge de la Promotion du Genre, de la Protection de la Femme, de la Famille et de l'Enfant) | Marthe Kirimat | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Youth, Sports and Civic Education (Ministre charge de la Promotion de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de l'Education Civique) | Rodolphe Héritier Bonheur Doneng-Wanzoumon | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Urban Planning, Land Reform, Cities and Housing (Ministre charge de l'Urbanisme, de la Reforme Fonciere, de la Ville et de l'Habitat) | Hassan Bouba | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Labour, Employment, Social Protection and Vocational Training (Ministre charge du Travail, de l'Emploi, de la Protection Sociale et de la Formation Professionnelle) | Michelle Mwanga | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Energy and Water Resources Development (Ministre charge du Developpement de l'Energie et des Ressources Hydrauliques) | Orphelie Edwige Pounignanza | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation (Ministre charge de l'Economie, du Plan et de la Cooperation Internationale) | Marc Mandaba | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of the Interior and Public Security (Ministre de l'Interieur et de la Securite Publique) | Bienvenu Zokoué | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (Ministre charge de l'Agriculture et du Developpement Rural) | Emmanuel Bessane | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development (Ministre charge de l'Environnement et du Developpement Durable) | Silas Sembéla | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reintegration, Repatriation and Monitoring of the Political Agreements for Peace (Ministre charge du Desarmement, de la Demobilisation, de la Reintegration, du Rapatriement et du Suivi de l'Accord Politique pour la Paix et la Reconciliation et de l'Accord Politique de Ndjamena) | Henri Wanzet Linguissara | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Digital Economy, Posts and Telecommunications (Ministre de l'Economie Numerique, des Postes et Telecommunications) | Roger Andjolandji | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Livestock and Animal Health (Ministre charge de l'Elevage et de la Sante Animale) | Ahmadou Bi Aliou | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister of Arts, Culture and Tourism (Ministre charge des Arts, de la Culture et du Tourisme) | Gina Lawson Rosalem | 22 May 2026 |
| Minister Delegate for the Monitoring of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation (Ministre Delegue aupres du Ministre charge du Desarmement, de la Demobilisation, de la Reinsertion, du Rapatriement, charge du Suivi de l'Accord Politique pour la Paix et la Reconciliation) | Gilbert Toumou Deya | 21 May 2026 |
| Minister Delegate for Agriculture and Rural Development (Ministre Delegue aupres du Ministre charge de l'Agriculture et du Developpement Rural) | Boubacar Diagno Adraman | 21 May 2026 |
Sources: Prime Minister's Office of the Central African Republic (primature.cf) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Sangonet, text of presidential decree 26.146 of 21 May 2026 and 26.147 of 22 May 2026 (not yet checked against an official page) and CIA World Leaders (list updated 7/29/2026) (retrieved 10 Oct 2026); Ministry of Mines and Geology of the Central African Republic (mines.gouv.cf) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Sangonet, text of presidential decree 26.146 of 21 May 2026 and 26.147 of 22 May 2026 (not yet checked against an official page) (retrieved 10 Oct 2026).
List as of 11 Oct 2026.
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Central bank governor | Yvon Sana Bangui | - |
| Président de l'Assemblée nationale | Simplice Sarandji | 5 May 2021 |
Sources: Prime Minister's Office of the Central African Republic (primature.cf) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1378189815 (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
Central African Republic election dates 2026, 2027 and 2028
Next national election: Due by 2032, presidential election.
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Due by 2032 | Presidential election | Due | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Recent results
| Date | Election | Status | Turnout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 2025 | Presidential election | Held | 52.42% | Faustin-Archange Touadéra (MCU) |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Parliamentary election | Held | - | - |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Local elections | Held | - | - |
Sources: IFES ElectionGuide (retrieved 9 Oct 2026).
Economy at a glance
Full economy page- GDP
- US$3.1bn
- 2025
- GDP growth
- 4.5%
- 2025
- Foreign direct investment
- US$44m
- 2025
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Population of the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic had 5.5 million people in 2025, 38th largest of 53 in Africa. The IMF projects 6.5 million by 2030. African countries by population.
Population (2025)
5.5
38th largest of 53 in Africa
Population growth since 2015 (2025)
20.1 %
38th fastest-growing of 52 in Africa
Projected population 2030 (2030)
6.5
36th highest of 52 in Africa
People per sq km (2025)
9
48th most crowded of 53 in Africa
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4.6 |
| 2016 | 4.7 |
| 2017 | 4.8 |
| 2018 | 4.8 |
| 2019 | 4.9 |
| 2020 | 5.0 |
| 2021 | 5.1 |
| 2022 | 5.1 |
| 2023 | 5.1 |
| 2024 | 5.3 |
| 2025 | 5.5 |
| 2026 | 5.7 (partial) |
| 2027 | 5.9 (partial) |
| 2028 | 6.1 (partial) |
| 2029 | 6.3 (partial) |
| 2030 | 6.5 (partial) |
Source: International Monetary Fund, World Economic Outlook database, October 2026 (DataMapper indicators NGDPDPC, NGDPD and LP), October 2026. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Inflation and unemployment in the Central African Republic
Prices in the Central African Republic rose 1% in 2025, 43rd highest of 52 in Africa. The ILO estimates unemployment at 6.3% (2025) and 10.1% among people aged 15 to 24. Inflation in Africa · Unemployment in Africa · The Central African Republic's economy.
Inflation (2025)
1.0 %
10th lowest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
6.3 %
28th lowest of 53 in Africa
Youth unemployment (2025)
10.1 %
25th lowest of 53 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.5 |
| 2011 | 1.2 |
| 2012 | 5.5 |
| 2013 | 7.0 |
| 2014 | 14.9 |
| 2015 | 1.4 |
| 2016 | 5.0 |
| 2017 | 4.2 |
| 2018 | 1.6 |
| 2019 | 2.7 |
| 2020 | 1.7 |
| 2021 | 4.3 |
| 2022 | 5.6 |
| 2023 | 3.0 |
| 2024 | 1.5 |
| 2025 | 1.0 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | ILO modelled estimate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.7 |
| 2011 | 5.6 |
| 2012 | 5.6 |
| 2013 | 5.6 |
| 2014 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 5.8 |
| 2016 | 5.8 |
| 2017 | 5.8 |
| 2018 | 5.8 |
| 2019 | 5.9 |
| 2020 | 6.5 |
| 2021 | 6.7 |
| 2022 | 6.3 |
| 2023 | 6.2 |
| 2024 | 6.3 |
| 2025 | 6.3 |
| 2026 | Not published |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Life expectancy and infant mortality in the Central African Republic
A child born in the Central African Republic can expect to live 57.7 years (2024). 90 of every 1,000 children die before age five. Life expectancy in Africa, all countries ranked.
Life expectancy (2024)
57.7
51st longest of 54 in Africa
Child deaths under five (2024)
90
47th lowest of 54 in Africa
Health spending per person (2023)
54
36th highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Central African Republic | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 40.3 | 61.8 |
| 2015 | 51.9 | 62.3 |
| 2016 | 51.0 | 62.8 |
| 2017 | 45.2 | 63.1 |
| 2018 | 52.3 | 63.2 |
| 2019 | 31.5 | 63.3 |
| 2020 | 50.6 | 63.7 |
| 2021 | 40.3 | 62.5 |
| 2022 | 18.8 | 64.6 |
| 2023 | 57.4 | 65.6 |
| 2024 | 57.7 | 65.8 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Central African Republic |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 187 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2016 | 127 |
| 2017 | 155 |
| 2018 | 120 |
| 2019 | 255 |
| 2020 | 124 |
| 2021 | 179 |
| 2022 | 425 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2024 | 90 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Literacy rate in the Central African Republic
42.4% of adults in the Central African Republic can read and write (2019, World Bank). Literacy rate in Africa by country · Universities and exam bodies in Central African Republic.
Adult literacy (2019)
42.4 %
46th highest of 52 in Africa
Youth literacy (2019)
50.6 %
50th highest of 53 in Africa
Education spending, % of GDP (2023)
1.8 %
47th highest of 52 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Human development and internet access in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic's Human Development Index was 0.414 in 2023, 191st of 193 countries in the world (low human development). Human Development Index in Africa · Tech and internet in Africa · Learn digital skills with SR Academy.
Human Development Index (2023)
0.41
52nd highest of 54 in Africa
Internet users (2024)
13.8 %
50th highest of 54 in Africa
Mobile subscriptions (2022)
39
53rd highest of 54 in Africa
Access to electricity (2024)
18.2 %
51st highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
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| Period | Central African Republic | Middle African country |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.33 | 0.44 |
| 2001 | 0.34 | 0.45 |
| 2002 | 0.34 | 0.45 |
| 2003 | 0.34 | 0.46 |
| 2004 | 0.34 | 0.46 |
| 2005 | 0.35 | 0.47 |
| 2006 | 0.35 | 0.47 |
| 2007 | 0.36 | 0.48 |
| 2008 | 0.36 | 0.49 |
| 2009 | Not published | 0.50 |
| 2010 | 0.36 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 0.38 | 0.51 |
| 2012 | 0.39 | 0.52 |
| 2013 | 0.36 | 0.52 |
| 2014 | 0.32 | 0.52 |
| 2015 | 0.38 | 0.53 |
| 2016 | 0.38 | 0.53 |
| 2017 | 0.36 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 0.39 | 0.54 |
| 2019 | 0.28 | 0.55 |
| 2020 | 0.39 | 0.55 |
| 2021 | 0.34 | 0.56 |
| 2022 | Not published | 0.57 |
| 2023 | 0.41 | 0.57 |
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report, composite indices time series. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Is the Central African Republic safe?
The US State Department rates the Central African Republic at level 4 of 4: do not travel. The homicide rate is 20.1 per 100,000 people (2016). Safest countries in Africa.
US travel advisory level (2026)
4
53rd safest by advisory of 54 in Africa
Homicide rate (2016)
20.1
36th lowest of 37 in Africa
Conflict deaths (2024)
177
11th highest of 30 in Africa
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
Coups, democracy and stability in the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic has had 5 successful coups, the latest on 15 March 2003, and 5 failed attempts or plots. Coups in Africa: every country.
- 13 January 2021: Failed coup attempt
- 15 March 2003: Coup (succeeded)
- 25 October 2002: Coup (succeeded)
- 28 May 2001: Failed coup attempt
- 3 March 1982: Failed coup attempt
- 1 September 1981: Coup (succeeded)
- 21 September 1979: Coup (succeeded)
- 5 February 1976: Failed coup attempt
Voice and accountability (2025)
34
40th highest of 54 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
36
45th highest of 54 in Africa
Control of corruption (2025)
21
43rd highest of 54 in Africa
Source: World Bank, Worldwide Governance Indicators. Last checked 24 October 2026.
The Central African Republic's debt
Government debt was 42.6% of GDP in 2025 (IMF). The largest foreign creditor is World Bank-IDA, owed 26.6% of public debt abroad (2024). The Central African Republic's debt and creditors in full · Debt in Africa.
Where Central African Republic ranks in Africa
Its place among the 54 African countries on each of our Africa rankings. Each tile opens the full ranking with its source.
- GDP per person45th of 53$841, 2025Richest countries in Africa
- Size of the economy45th of 53$4.64 billion, 2025Largest economies in Africa
- Population38th of 535.51 million, 2025African countries by population
- Area20th of 54622,980 sq kmLargest countries in Africa
- Life expectancy52nd of 5457.7 years, 2024Life expectancy in Africa
- US travel advisory48th of 54Level 4, do not travelSafest countries in Africa
- President's time in office11th longest of 51Faustin-Archange Touadéra, 10 yearsLongest serving presidents
- President's age24th oldest of 5169 years oldOldest presidents in Africa
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). Government of Central African Republic. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/central-african-republic