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Central African Republic Happiness Index

Central African Republic's happiness index rose to 3.48 points in 2019, up from 3.08 points in 2018, according to The World Happiness Report 2020. This represents an increase of 13% (0.4) from the previous year. The Central African Republic has the 11th lowest happiness index. Within Africa, it ranks 40th out of 47 countries.

Central African Republic's life expectancy rose to 57.41 years in 2023, up from 18.82 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2019)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2019 3.48
2018 3.08
2017 3.08
2016 2.69
2014 3.68
2012 3.62
2011 3.57
Central African Republic Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Central African Republic is the national average of self-reported life evaluations on a 0-10 ladder scale, where 0 represents the worst possible life and 10 the best possible life, explained by factors such as income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 37.5% 42.4% 2020
Gini Index 43 points 56.2 points 2021
Population 5.33M 5.15M 2024
Poverty Rate 71.6% 67.3% 2021
Primary Enrollment Rate 110.71% 89.85% 2017