Central African Republic Population living in slums 2026: 68.91 %

Central African Republic's population living in slums in 2026 is 68.91 % (estimate), unchanged from 2025. It ranks #12 of 196 countries.

This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.

Central African Republic•27 years of data (2000–2026)••UN Habitat•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Where Central African Republic ranks (2026)

#12 of 196
  1. #10Niger70.44%
  2. #11Sudan70.37%
  3. #12Central African Republic68.91%
  4. #13Congo67.37%
  5. #14Equatorial Guinea66.55%
Population living in slums by country 2026: full ranking →
Historical Trend

Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202668.91 %0 %0.00%
202568.91 %0 %0.00%
202468.91 %0 %0.00%
202368.91 %0 %0.00%
202268.91 %0 %0.00%
202168.91 %0 %0.00%
202068.91 %0 %0.00%
201968.91 %0 %0.00%
201868.91 %0 %0.00%
201768.91 %0 %0.00%
201668.91 %0 %0.00%
201568.91 %0 %0.00%
201468.91 %0 %0.00%
201368.91 %0 %0.00%
201268.91 %1.42 %-2.02%
201170.33 %1.42 %-1.98%
201071.76 %1.42 %-1.94%
200973.18 %1.42 %-1.90%
200874.6 %1.42 %-1.87%
200776.02 %1.42 %-1.83%
200677.44 %1.42 %-1.80%
200578.86 %1.42 %-1.77%
200480.28 %1.42 %-1.74%
200381.7 %1.42 %-1.71%
200283.12 %1.42 %-1.68%
200184.54 %1.42 %-1.65%
200085.97 %——

Cite this page

Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Central African Republic: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/central-african-republic/population-living-in-slums

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Frequently Asked Questions About Central African Republic Population living in slums

What is Central African Republic's population living in slums in 2026?▾

Central African Republic's population living in slums is 68.91 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.

Is Central African Republic's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾

Central African Republic's population living in slums was essentially unchanged from 2025 (68.91 %) to 2026 (68.91 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it was essentially unchanged.

How does Central African Republic rank for population living in slums?▾

In 2026, Central African Republic has the 12th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.

What was Central African Republic's population living in slums in 2000?▾

In 2000, Central African Republic's population living in slums was 85.97 %. By 2026 it fell by 19.8%.

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