Central African Republic—Urban Population (%)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #163 of 217Updated August 2026
Latest Value
44.1%
2024
YoY Change
+1.0%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#163
of 217 countries
Maximum
44.1%
2024
Minimum
37.7%
2000
CAGR
+0.7%
25 years
Last
44.1%
Previous
43.7%
Highest
44.1%
Lowest
37.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Central African Republic's urban population (%) was 44.1% in 2024, ranking #163 out of 217 countries. This represents a +1.0% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 44.1% (2024) and the lowest was 37.7% (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.1% | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 43.7% | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 43.3% | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 42.9% | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 42.3% | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 41.8% | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 41.3% | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 40.8% | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 40.4% | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 40.0% | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 39.6% | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 39.3% | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 39.0% | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 38.8% | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 38.6% | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 38.5% | +0.3% |
| 2008 | 38.3% | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 38.2% | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 38.1% | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 38.0% | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 38.0% | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 37.9% | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 37.8% | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 37.8% | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 37.7% |
Top Countries — Urban Population (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bahrain | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 2 | Cayman Islands | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 3 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 4 | Bermuda | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 5 | Kuwait | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 6 | Gibraltar | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 8 | Singapore | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 9 | Sint Maarten (Dutch part) | 100.0% | 2025 |
| 10 | St. Martin (French part) | 100.0% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN), uri: https://population.un.org/wup/, note: United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects, National definitions, publisher: UN Population Division.