Central African Republic Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Central African Republic's urban population was 44.60% in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Central African Republic's urban population stood at 44.60% in 2025, a rise of +0.47% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.60% by 2025. Central African Republic ranked 163rd globally.
The Central African Republic’s share of its population living in urban areas has risen from 20.12 percent in 1960 to 44.60 percent in 2025, marking a 24.48‑point increase over 66 years and establishing the 2025 figure as the all‑time peak. This level places the country at rank 163 globally, just below Lesotho’s 44.70 percent and marginally above Togo’s 44.24 percent, while remaining slightly lower than the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 45.12 percent. The sustained upward trajectory reflects continued rural‑to‑urban migration driven by limited agricultural productivity, modest expansion of informal employment in the capital Bangui, and periodic influxes of internally displaced persons fleeing conflict in peripheral regions. Despite the progress, urbanization remains modest compared with many sub‑Saharan peers, indicating that further improvements in infrastructure, public services, and security could accelerate future growth, while persistent instability may dampen the pace of urban expansion.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 45.49% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 45.04% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 44.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.60% | +0.47% | #163 |
| 2024 | 44.12% | +0.43% | #55 |
| 2023 | 43.70% | +0.42% | #55 |
| 2022 | 43.28% | +0.42% | #55 |
| 2021 | 42.85% | +0.55% | #55 |
| 2020 | 42.31% | +0.53% | #53 |
| 2019 | 41.78% | +0.50% | #53 |
| 2018 | 41.28% | +0.47% | #53 |
| 2017 | 40.82% | +0.43% | #53 |
| 2016 | 40.38% | +0.40% | #53 |
| 2015 | 39.98% | +0.36% | #54 |
| 2014 | 39.62% | +0.32% | #52 |
| 2013 | 39.30% | +0.27% | #52 |
| 2012 | 39.03% | +0.23% | #52 |
| 2011 | 38.80% | +0.18% | #52 |
Analysis
Central African Republic's urban population was 44.60% in 2025, a rise of +0.47% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 44.60% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Central African Republic's urban population was 44.60% in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Central African Republic's urban population peaked at 44.60% in 2025.
The lowest urban population in Central African Republic was 20.12% in 1960.
Central African Republic ranks 163rd globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Central African Republic's urban population is projected to reach 44.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Central African Republic in 2025 was 44.60%. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_central-african-republic_urban-population,
title = {Central African Republic Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/central-african-republic/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}