Stateness Index in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Stateness Index was 4.5 in 2025. ▬ Flat

Latest (2025)
4.5
Change on year
up 12.5%
World rank
118th
of 128 countries
All-time high
4.75
in 2011
All-time low
3.25
in 2015
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Stateness Index in Central African Republic, 2005–2025

0123452005201520252005: 42007: 42009: 3.82011: 4.82013: 3.52015: 3.22017: 3.52019: 3.52021: 3.52023: 42025: 4.5

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, stateness index in Central African Republic stood at 4.5.

The figure is up 12.5% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, stateness index in Central African Republic peaked at 4.75 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 3.25, in 2015.

That places Central African Republic 118th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.92 3.75 4 3
2010s 3.7 3.25 4.75 5
2020s 4 3.5 4.5 3

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 115 Ethiopia 5 compare
  2. 115 Lebanon 5 compare
  3. 117 Haiti 4.75 compare
  4. 118 Nigeria 4.5 compare
  5. 120 Pakistan 4.25 compare
  6. 120 South Sudan 4.25 compare
  7. 120 Syria 4.25 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is stateness index in Central African Republic?
Stateness index in Central African Republic was 4.5 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest stateness index recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 4.75 in 2011.
What is the lowest stateness index recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 3.25 in 2015.
How does Central African Republic rank for stateness index?
Central African Republic ranks 118th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is stateness index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Stateness Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Stateness Index
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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Indicates the extent to which the state has the monopoly on the use of force, provides basic public services across the country, citizens accept the state as legitimate, religious dogmas do not interfere, and citizenship is accessible.