Most countries conduct a regular population and household census every ten years and some use a five year cycle. National statistics offices produce only estimates of total population numbers and the demographic breakdown for the intervening years. The accuracy of these estimates depends on the coverage of the last census and the elapsed time since the census, the data and assumptions about births, deaths and net migration and a host of other factors related to the capacity of the national statistical office and its ability to carry out its functions unimpaired by political interference.
Central African Republic last conducted a census in 2003 - 20 years ago.
Central African Republic's data is highlighted in the table below, use the filter and sort order options to allow easy comparison with other countries.
Data source: World Economics Research, London