Flag of cf

Central African Republic Poverty Rate

Central African Republic's poverty rate rose to 71.6% in 2021, up from 67.3% in 2008, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 4.3% from the previous year. The Central African Republic has the 6th highest poverty rate. Within Africa, it ranks 6th out of 36 countries.

Central African Republic's annual unemployment rate rose to 5.9% in 2024, up from 5.88% in 2023.

Yearly Historical Data (1992-2021)

(in %)
Year Poverty Rate (%)
2021 71.6%
2008 67.3%
1992 84.8%
Central African Republic Poverty Rate : Definition
Poverty Rate measures the percentage of people in Central African Republic living on less than $3.00 per day, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP, 2021 prices).
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 37.5% 42.4% 2020
Gini Index 43 points 56.2 points 2021
Happiness Index 3.48 points 3.08 points 2019
Population 5.33M 5.15M 2024
Primary Enrollment Rate 110.71% 89.85% 2017