Net migration in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Net migration was -14,693 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Central African Republic, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Central African Republic is -14,693, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 76.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Central African Republic peaked at 9,930 in 1993 and was at its lowest, -174,051, in 2014.
That places Central African Republic 163rd out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 474 | — |
| 1961 | 474 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 474 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 474 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 474 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 474 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 474 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 474 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 474 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | -80 | -116.9% |
| 1970 | -3,693 | +4516.2% |
| 1971 | -7,259 | +96.6% |
| 1972 | -9,634 | +32.7% |
| 1973 | -9,800 | +1.7% |
| 1974 | -9,838 | +0.4% |
| 1975 | -9,895 | +0.6% |
| 1976 | -33,645 | +240.0% |
| 1977 | -35,782 | +6.4% |
| 1978 | -37,874 | +5.8% |
| 1979 | -39,850 | +5.2% |
| 1980 | -41,539 | +4.2% |
| 1981 | -42,872 | +3.2% |
| 1982 | -43,908 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | -44,780 | +2.0% |
| 1984 | -45,591 | +1.8% |
| 1985 | -46,427 | +1.8% |
| 1986 | -47,332 | +1.9% |
| 1987 | -47,428 | +0.2% |
| 1988 | -31,016 | -34.6% |
| 1989 | 409 | -101.3% |
| 1990 | 1,995 | +387.8% |
| 1991 | 4,381 | +119.6% |
| 1992 | 9,269 | +111.6% |
| 1993 | 9,930 | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 9,496 | -4.4% |
| 1995 | -12,986 | -236.8% |
| 1996 | 2,697 | -120.8% |
| 1997 | 2,034 | -24.6% |
| 1998 | 4,479 | +120.2% |
| 1999 | 6,284 | +40.3% |
| 2000 | 8,079 | +28.6% |
| 2001 | -33,006 | -508.5% |
| 2002 | 5,992 | -118.2% |
| 2003 | -18,097 | -402.0% |
| 2004 | -16,510 | -8.8% |
| 2005 | -13,604 | -17.6% |
| 2006 | -41,282 | +203.5% |
| 2007 | -30,352 | -26.5% |
| 2008 | -28,983 | -4.5% |
| 2009 | -28,899 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | -43,126 | +49.2% |
| 2011 | -86,281 | +100.1% |
| 2012 | -111,764 | +29.5% |
| 2013 | -112,382 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | -174,051 | +54.9% |
| 2015 | -63,045 | -63.8% |
| 2016 | -52,607 | -16.6% |
| 2017 | -58,584 | +11.4% |
| 2018 | -52,954 | -9.6% |
| 2019 | -36,849 | -30.4% |
| 2020 | -24,745 | -32.8% |
| 2021 | -85,646 | +246.1% |
| 2022 | -17,430 | -79.6% |
| 2023 | -14,682 | -15.8% |
| 2024 | -15,357 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | -14,693 | -4.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's -14,693 is below the median for low income countries, which is -7,704, 1.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's -14,693 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -5,646, 2.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | -4516.2% | -80 | -3,693 |
| 2001 | -508.5% | 8,079 | -33,006 |
| 2003 | -402.0% | 5,992 | -18,097 |
| 1990 | +387.8% | 409 | 1,995 |
| 2021 | -246.1% | -24,745 | -85,646 |
| 1976 | -240.0% | -9,895 | -33,645 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 418.6 | -80 | 474 | 10 |
| 1970s | -19,727 | -39,850 | -3,693 | 10 |
| 1980s | -39,048 | -47,428 | 409 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,758 | -12,986 | 9,930 | 10 |
| 2000s | -19,666 | -41,282 | 8,079 | 10 |
| 2010s | -79,164 | -174,051 | -36,849 | 10 |
| 2020s | -28,759 | -85,646 | -14,682 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More financial sector data for Central African Republic
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0936 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.1282 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Central African Republic?
- Net migration in Central African Republic was -14,693 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 9,930 in 1993.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -174,051 in 2014.
- How does Central African Republic rank for net migration?
- Central African Republic ranks 163rd out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.