Central African Republic
Country in Africa
In brief
Population: 5.5M (2025). World rank 119 of 216; in Africa, 38 of 54. Area: 622,984 km². World rank 44 of 249; in Africa, 19 of 59. Life expectancy: 57.7 years (2024). World rank 214 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 52 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 4.6M → 5.5M, GDP $1.7B → $3.1B, and GDP per person $366 → $556.
State
- Official name
- Central African Republic
- Local name
- République centrafricaine
- Capital
- Bangui
- Region
- Africa
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- UN member
- Yes
Key figures
Practical information
- Languages
- French, Sango
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Time zones
- UTC+1
- Calling code
- +236
- Emergency numbers
- 117, 118, 1220
- Driving side
- Right
- Plug types
- C, E
- Mains voltage
- 220 V