Deaths aged 5 to 24 in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Deaths aged 5 to 24 was 7,300 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Deaths aged 5 to 24 in Central African Republic, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, deaths aged 5 to 24 in Central African Republic stood at 7,300.
That represents a change of down 64.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths aged 5 to 24 in Central African Republic peaked at 92,574 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4,663, in 1990.
Central African Republic ranks 54th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Deaths aged 5 to 24 in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,663 | — |
| 1991 | 4,757 | +2.0% |
| 1992 | 4,880 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 5,015 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 5,161 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 5,292 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 5,426 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 5,588 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 5,770 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 5,980 | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 6,218 | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 6,424 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 6,631 | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 6,871 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 7,093 | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 7,297 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 7,456 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 7,578 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 7,712 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 86,665 | +1023.8% |
| 2010 | 11,509 | -86.7% |
| 2011 | 9,132 | -20.7% |
| 2012 | 8,174 | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 10,588 | +29.5% |
| 2014 | 20,683 | +95.3% |
| 2015 | 9,121 | -55.9% |
| 2016 | 10,490 | +15.0% |
| 2017 | 16,954 | +61.6% |
| 2018 | 10,397 | -38.7% |
| 2019 | 40,697 | +291.4% |
| 2020 | 12,378 | -69.6% |
| 2021 | 25,394 | +105.2% |
| 2022 | 92,574 | +264.6% |
| 2023 | 7,299 | -92.1% |
| 2024 | 7,300 | +0.0% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 7,300 is below the median for low income countries, which is 16,419, 44% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 7,300 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,881, 61% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Deaths aged 5 to 24 in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1023.8% | 7,712 | 86,665 |
| 2019 | +291.4% | 10,397 | 40,697 |
| 2022 | +264.6% | 25,394 | 92,574 |
| 2021 | +105.2% | 12,378 | 25,394 |
| 2023 | -92.1% | 92,574 | 7,299 |
| 2014 | +95.3% | 10,588 | 20,683 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,253 | 4,663 | 5,980 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,994 | 6,218 | 86,665 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,774 | 8,174 | 40,697 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,989 | 7,299 | 92,574 | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths aged 5 to 24 in Central African Republic?
- Deaths aged 5 to 24 in Central African Republic was 7,300 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths aged 5 to 24 recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 92,574 in 2022.
- What is the lowest deaths aged 5 to 24 recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,663 in 1990.
- How does Central African Republic rank for deaths aged 5 to 24?
- Central African Republic ranks 54th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths aged 5 to 24 rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Deaths aged 5 to 24. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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