Net migration in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Net migration was -14,693 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-14,693
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
162nd
of 215 countries
All-time high
9,930
in 1993
All-time low
-174,051
in 2014
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Central African Republic, 1960–2025

-150.0k-100.0k-50.0k0196019922025

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  3. 161 Tunisia -14,523 compare
  4. 163 Togo -15,010 compare
  5. 164 Nigeria -15,258 compare
  6. 165 Cameroon -15,379 compare

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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

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

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.