Central African Republic Population Growth 1970s

Central African Republic Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows the Central African Republic population growth 1970s from 1970 to 1979. The Central African Republic’s official name is the Central African Republic. The country is located in central Africa. Additionally, it is bordered by Chad to the north, the DR Congo to the south, Cameroon to the west, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the southeast, and the Republic of the Congo to the southwest. Eventually, the Central African Republic gained independence from France on December 1, 1958 .

The chart and review show the total population growth of the Central African Republic from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was two decades after the Central African Republic’s independence in 1958.  Click here to review the Central African Republic country overview.

Chart of Central African Republic Population Growth 1970 to 1979

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

The Central African Republic’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 1.8 million people in 1970 to 2.1 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 16.7% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy for the Central African Republic is approximately 53.2 years. Despite many citizens living below the poverty line, the country still has sustained population growth.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in the Central African Republic has increased from 36.2 years in 1960 to about 53.2 years in 2021. To conclude, the Central African Republic maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for the Central African Republic’s population growth in the 1980s.