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Francophone Immigration: Central African Republic

Central African Republic

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Total population 2023
5,152,421
Labour force (15 years and older): Additional information - Labour force
36%
Official language(s):

French

Sango

French and English Speakers

French speakers
29%
English speakers
There is no official data on English speakers.
Geographical distribution of the population
Urban area: 43.6%
Rural area: 56.4%
Geographical distribution of the population - Table
Geographical distribution of the population
Urban area 43.6%
Rural area 56.4%

Predominant sectors of activity

  1. Agriculture – Fisheries and related production
  2. Manufacturing industry
  3. Finance – Banking – Insurance
  4. Trade – Sales and services
  5. Information and communications technology
Distribution of primary, secondary, tertiary sectors
Distribution of sectors - Table
Distribution of sectors
Primary 28.61%
Secondary 20.71%
Tertiary 40.51%
Inexact data 10.17%

Source

Additional information - Labour force

Definition according to the World Bank: The total labour force includes people aged 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization’s definition of the economically active population, that is, all individuals who provide labour for the production of goods and services during a given period. This definition includes both workers and job seekers. While national practices vary in the treatment of groups such as armed forces personnel and seasonal or part-time workers, in general, the labour force includes armed forces personnel, job seekers and first-time job seekers, but excludes homemakers and other caregivers and workers in the informal sector who are not paid.

Distribution of sectors - Additional information

Primary sector: all economic activities producing raw materials (agriculture, forestry, fisheries and, to some extent, mining)

Distribution of sectors - Additional information

Secondary sector comprises all economic activities corresponding to the transformation of raw materials into productive or consumer goods. (This is the industrial sector.)

Distribution of sectors - Additional information

Tertiary sector: sector of economic activities including trade, transport, services, etc.

Distribution of sectors - Additional information

Inexact data: In certain cases, the data provided may be imprecise or incomplete and may not add up to 100%.

The information contained in these pages is subject to change. Updates will be made as often as possible.

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