Military personnel in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Military personnel was 9,000 people in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Military personnel in Central African Republic, 1960–2022
Source: Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 9,000 people for military personnel in 2022. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is up 350.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military personnel in Central African Republic peaked at 9,000 people in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 people, in 1960.
That places Central African Republic 127th out of 194 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,200 people | 0 people | 2,000 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,500 people | 2,000 people | 7,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,700 people | 4,000 people | 5,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,100 people | 3,000 people | 5,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,000 people | 3,000 people | 3,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,100 people | 2,000 people | 7,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,000 people | 9,000 people | 9,000 people | 3 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 127 Botswana 9,000 people compare
- 127 New Zealand 9,000 people compare
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- 127 Tajikistan 9,000 people compare
More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1622 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8218 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.51 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4071 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.888 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 179.37 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military personnel in Central African Republic?
- Military personnel in Central African Republic was 9,000 people in 2022, according to Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military personnel recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 9,000 people in 2020.
- What is the lowest military personnel recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 people in 1960.
- How does Central African Republic rank for military personnel?
- Central African Republic ranks 127th out of 194 countries with data for 2022.
- Is military personnel rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 350.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Correlates of War - National Material Capabilities Version 7.0 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Military personnel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Troops under the command of the national government, intended for use against foreign adversaries, and held ready for combat as of January 1 of the given year.