CAF
Data file updated Jul 5, 2026
Central African Republic
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bangui
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Language
- French, Sango
- Government
- Presidential republic
- Internet Users
- 13.8%
- Unemployment
- 6.3%
Population
5.51M
GDP
$3.07B
GDP per Capita
$556
Area
622,984 km²
Life Expectancy
57.7 years
HDI
0.4
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $3.07B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $556 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.3% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 43.0 |
| Currency | Central African CFA Franc (XAF) |
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 57.7 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 42.4% |
| Internet Users (%) | 13.8% |
| Human Development Index | 0.4 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 1,000 |
| Total Military Personnel | 11,000 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $54M |
| Tanks | 4 |
| Armored Vehicles | 90 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 |
| Towed Artillery | 12 |
| Rocket Projectors | 4 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 8 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 0 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 4 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 2 |
| Helicopters | 2 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 1.9% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 3 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 75.0% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 21.0% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 6.2% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 0.1 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 1.0 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 52.1 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 55.4 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 30.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 12.0 |
| Groceries Index | 28.0 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 20.0 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 8.5 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $3 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $12 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $120 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $55 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $35 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $25 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $5 |
Historical Data
No Historical Data Available
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Religious Composition
- Protestant 35.0%
- Catholic 28.0%
- Muslim 15.0%
- Indigenous beliefs 12.0%
- Other Christian 6.0%
- Other 4.0%
Beverages per Person
- Alcohol 1.8 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
17.9
Median Age