Demographics of Central African Republic

Religions and Ethnicity

Religionsindigenous beliefs 35%, Protestant 25%, Roman Catholic 25%, Muslim 15%

animistic beliefs and practices strongly influence the Christian majority

Ethnic groupsBaya 33%, Banda 27%, Mandjia 13%, Sara 10%, Mboum 7%, M'Baka 4%, Yakoma 4%, other 2%

Demographics

Diabetes prevalence6.32 % of population ages 20 to 79

GINI index56.3 43.6 61.3

Intentional homicides11.8 per 100,000 people (2012)

Total Population5.28 Million (2014)4.62 Million (2013)4.53 Million (2012)

Population Growth2.13 % (2014)2.14 % (2013)2.14 % (2012)

Land per Capita0.13 Square kilometer per capita

Population density8.47 capita per square kilometer (2014)7.41 capita per square kilometer (2013)7.26 capita per square kilometer (2012)

Technology and Infrastructure

Vehicles per 1000 people0.31 per 1,000 people (2007)

Mobile cellular subscriptions29.5 per 100 people (2013)25.3 per 100 people (2012)22.4 per 100 people (2011)

Internet users3.50 per 100 people (2013)3.00 per 100 people (2012)2.20 per 100 people (2011)