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Central African Republic Gini Index

Central African Republic's gini index fell to 43 points in 2021, down from 56.2 points in 2008, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 23.5% (13.2) from the previous year. The Central African Republic has the 19th highest gini index. Within Africa, it ranks 7th out of 36 countries. Gini Index measures income or consumption inequality in Central African Republic for the reference period, scaled 0 to 100 where higher values indicate greater inequality.

Central African Republic's poverty rate rose to 71.6% in 2021, up from 67.3% in 2008.

Yearly Historical Data (1992-2021)

(in 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (perfect inequality))
Year Gini Index
2021 43
2008 56.2
1992 59.7
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 37.5% 42.4% 2020
Happiness Index 3.48 points 3.08 points 2019
Population 5.33M 5.15M 2024
Poverty Rate 71.6% 67.3% 2021
Primary Enrollment Rate 110.71% 89.85% 2017