Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) was 470.9 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
470.9
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
3rd
of 184 countries
All-time high
614.4
in 2000
All-time low
439.7
in 2019
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) in Central African Republic, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) in Central African Republic is 470.9, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) in Central African Republic peaked at 614.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 439.7, in 2019.
Central African Republic ranks 3rd of 184 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 614.4 | — |
| 2001 | 610.89 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 606.6 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 599.77 | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 592.47 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 581.77 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 569.36 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 552.6 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 530.28 | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 516.23 | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 511.24 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 509.25 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 504.13 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 514.96 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 516.55 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 480.88 | -6.9% |
| 2016 | 469.49 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 473.01 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 455.27 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 439.7 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 441.91 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 470.9 | +6.6% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 470.9 is above the median for low income countries, which is 249.02, 1.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 470.9 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 249.88, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 577.44 | 516.23 | 614.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 487.45 | 439.7 | 516.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 456.4 | 441.91 | 470.9 | 2 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) in Central African Republic?
- Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) in Central African Republic was 470.9 in 2021, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 614.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 439.7 in 2019.
- How does Central African Republic rank for adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years)?
- Central African Republic ranks 3rd out of 184 countries with data for 2021.
- Is adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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