Central African Republic is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 5.5 million people (UN estimate), the 118th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1960Population: 118th
Central African Republic中央アフリカ共和国
Region
Middle Africa, Africa
Population
about 5.5 million (118th)
Area
622,984 km² (42nd)
UN member since
September 20, 1960
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Central African Republic in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 5.5 million, the 118th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/22 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 622,984 km², the 42nd largest of the 193. That is about 1.6 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 8.8.
Joining the United Nations
Central African Republic joined the United Nations on September 20, 1960.
That was 4 years after Japan joined in 1956.
13 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Central African Republic’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Central African Republic on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Central African Republic, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Middle Africa. The one with the most people is Democratic Republic of the Congo.