Central African Republic

Continent

Africa

Capital

Bangui

Population

5,650,957

Sub-Zones

General Information

Basic details about Central African Republic

Population:: 5,650,957
Area:: 622,984 sq km
Currency:: Cooperation Financiere en Afrique Centrale francs
Languages:: French, Sangho, tribal languages

Economic Overview

Key economic indicators for Central African Republic

GDP:: $5.849 billion
GDP per Capita:: $1,100
GDP Growth:: 0.87%
Inflation:: 2.98%
Unemployment:: 6.29%
Public Debt:: 52.9% of GDP

Political System

Governance structure of Central African Republic

Government Type:: presidential republic
Head of State:: President Faustin-Archange TOUADÉRA (since 30 March 2016)
Head of Government:: Prime Minister Félix MOLOUA (since 7 February 2022)
Judiciary:: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of NA judges); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 judges, at least 3 of whom are women)
Administrative Divisions:: 14 prefectures (prefectures, singular - prefecture), 2 economic prefectures* (prefectures economiques, singular - prefecture economique), and 1 commune**; Bamingui-Bangoran, Bangui**, Basse-Kotto, Haute-Kotto, Haut-Mbomou, Kemo, Lobaye, Mambere-Kadei, Mbomou, Nana-Grebizi*, Nana-Mambere, Ombella-Mpoko, Ouaka, Ouham, Ouham-Pende, Sangha-Mbaere*, Vakaga

Major Political Parties

Not specified

International Relations

Global position and alliances

UN Member:: Yes
EU Member:: No
Diplomatic Presence:: 2704 Ontario Road NW, Washington, DC 20009

Major Alliances and Organizations

Economic Sectors & Trade

Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Agriculture

28.6% (2023 est.)

Industry

20.7% (2023 est.)

Services

40.5% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Trade Volume

Exports:: $293.074 million
Imports:: $784.669 million

Major Trading Partners

UAE 54

China 14

France 6

Turkey 5

Belgium 4

Economic Outlook

Central African Republic has a 0.87% GDP growth rate with 2.98% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.