Central African Republic—Poverty Gap at $2.15/day (%)
Category: Poverty & InequalitySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #4 of 109Updated May 2026
Latest Value
34.4%
2021
YoY Change
+1.5%
2008 → 2021
Global Rank
#4
of 109 countries
Maximum
34.4%
2021
Minimum
33.9%
2008
CAGR
+0.1%
2 years
Last
34.4%
Previous
33.9%
Highest
34.4%
Lowest
33.9%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Central African Republic's poverty gap at $2.15/day (%) was 34.4% in 2021, ranking #4 out of 109 countries. This represents a +1.5% change from 2008. Over the past 2 years, the highest recorded value was 34.4% (2021) and the lowest was 33.9% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34.4% | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 33.9% |
Top Countries — Poverty Gap at $2.15/day (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 48.7% | 2020 |
| 2 | Mozambique | 44.7% | 2022 |
| 3 | Zambia | 39.8% | 2022 |
| 4 | Central African Republic | 34.4% | 2021 |
| 5 | Burundi | 32.4% | 2020 |
| 6 | Madagascar | 27.6% | 2021 |
| 7 | Niger | 18.6% | 2021 |
| 8 | Kenya | 14.1% | 2022 |
| 9 | Nigeria | 13.0% | 2022 |
| 10 | Chad | 12.7% | 2022 |