Macro-economic and social benchmarks
GDP
(current US$)
2021
GDP Per Capita
(current US$)
2021
GDP Growth
(annual %)
2021
Unemployment
(% of population)
2021
GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method
(current USD)
2021
Capital
Bangui
Surface area
622,980 km²
Population 2021
5,457,154
Density 2020
9 inhabitants/km2
Political system
Presidential republic
Head of state Since 30 March 2016
Faustin-Archange Touadéra
Focus: Association / Civil Society
Constitution of the Central African Republic of 30 March 2016
https://cdn.accf-francophonie.org/2019/03/RCA-Constitution-2015.pdf
THE FUNDAMENTAL BASES OF SOCIETY
Art.10: Freedom of conscience, assembly, religion and worship is guaranteed to all under the conditions laid down by law.
All forms of religious fundamentalism and intolerance are prohibited.
Art.14: All citizens have the right to freely form associations, groups, societies and political parties in accordance with the laws in force.
Associations, groups, companies and political parties whose activities are contrary to public order and to the unity and cohesion of the Central African people are prohibited.
– Law n°61.233 of 27 May 1961.
UN: accession 20/09/1960
ICESCR Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Signature: NO,
Ratification/Accession: Accession 08/05/1981
ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Signature: NO Ratification/Accession: Accession 08/05/1981
Convention on the Rights of the Child: Signature: 30/07/1990, Ratification/Accession: Ratification 23/04/1992
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: NO
UNESCO: Member since 1960 – Conventions signed and/or ratified from 1973 to 2016
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women: Signature: NO, Ratification/Accession: Accession 21/06/1991
Currency: CFA franc
African Union: 25 May 1963
African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights: 26 April 1986
European Convention on Human Rights: NO
ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific countries): —-
ECCAS (Economic Community of Central African States): 1983
The country in the world through international indices
Population Growth
(annual %)
2021
Fertility Rate
(births per woman)
2020
Ratio of Poor Population to National Poverty Line
(% of population)
2008
Youth Literacy Rate
(% of young people aged 15-24)
2020
Net Enrollment Rate
#
Internet Users
(% of population)
2020
Access to Electricity
(% of population)
2020
Intentional Homicides
(per 100,000 people)
2016
Happiness Index /10
2020
Press Freedom Index /10
2022
GINI Index /100
2008
Democracy Index /10
2020
Corruption Perceptions Index /100
Transparency International
2022
ITUC Global Rights Index /5
Rights not guaranteed due to breakdown of rule of law
#
HDI
2021
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