Birth rate vs death rate in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Birth rate vs death rate was 46.36 in 2023. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2023)
46.36
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
1st
of 229 countries
All-time high
47.91
in 1987
All-time low
41.41
in 2002
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Birth rate vs death rate in Central African Republic, 1950–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, birth rate vs death rate in Central African Republic stood at 46.36.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.1% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, birth rate vs death rate in Central African Republic peaked at 47.91 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 41.41, in 2002.

Central African Republic ranks 1st of 229 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 44.48 43.68 45.35 10
1960s 43.45 43.22 43.84 10
1970s 42.87 41.72 44.43 10
1980s 46.82 45.12 47.91 10
1990s 44.3 42.31 46.84 10
2000s 42.09 41.41 43.64 10
2010s 44.31 43.34 45.31 10
2020s 45.37 44.48 46.36 4

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 1 Mayotte 35.4 compare
  2. 2 Somalia 42.96 compare
  3. 2 Tokelau 19.56 compare
  4. 3 Chad 42.4 compare
  5. 3 Niue 13.87 compare
  6. 4 Cook Islands 12.48 compare
  7. 4 Niger 41.89 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is birth rate vs death rate in Central African Republic?
Birth rate vs death rate in Central African Republic was 46.36 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest birth rate vs death rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 47.91 in 1987.
What is the lowest birth rate vs death rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 41.41 in 2002.
How does Central African Republic rank for birth rate vs death rate?
Central African Republic ranks 1st out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is birth rate vs death rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Birth rate vs death rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Birth rate vs death rate
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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