Central African Republic
Africa · Middle Africa
Extreme instability with a Russian Wagner presence; diamonds and timber, very dangerous.
At a Glance
📈Central African Republic's Human Development Index
0.387
Low human development#189 of 191 countries worldwide, #52 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 1% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Central African Republic
The Central African Republic is one of the most remote and least visited countries in Africa, with vast rainforests, extraordinary wildlife including forest elephants and lowland gorillas, and a natural environment that remains largely untouched. The culture has deep roots in Bantu and Sudanic traditions, with a rich oral history and crafts culture. It is exclusively for experienced travellers comfortable with very limited infrastructure and genuine remoteness.
- Has some of the world's largest diamond deposits, yet consistently ranks as one of the poorest countries.
- Less than 5% of the country has paved roads.
Quick Facts
Capital
Bangui
Languages
French, Sango
Currency
Fr XAF
Area
622,980 km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$556
PPP / Capita
$1K
Inflation
1.0%
Unemployment
6.3%
GNI / Capita
$560
Tax Revenue
8.2%
FDI Inflows
1.5%
Education Spend
1.8%
Price Level Index
53rd pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.333 → 0.387 (+0.054)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Central African Republic's Human Development Index?
Central African Republic's Human Development Index is 0.387 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #189 of 191 countries.
Is Central African Republic safe?
Central African Republic scores 2.91 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #147 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
What is life expectancy in Central African Republic?
Life expectancy at birth in Central African Republic is 57.7 yrs (World Bank), ranked #192 of 195 countries.