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 162nd out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
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 |
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More financial sector data for Central African Republic
- Official exchange rate 581.93 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 9.63 (1994)
- Net domestic credit 318.11 billion current LCU (2016)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 12.8% (2022)
- Broad money 32.9% (2022)
- Net foreign assets 15.18 billion current LCU (2022)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 13.0% (2022)
- Domestic credit to private sector 13.0% (2022)
- Claims on central government, etc. 25.5% (2022)
- Claims on central government 7.3% (2022)
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 162nd out of 215 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.