🇨🇫Central African Republic Political Stability: 2.6/100
Central African Republic scores 2.6 out of 100 on the Political Stability Index, rated "Fragile" based on World Bank 2023 Worldwide Governance Indicators across six governance dimensions.
Composite score is the unweighted average of six governance dimensions, each measured on a 0-100 percentile scale.
The Central African Republic is a landlocked country in the heart of Africa, bordered by Cameroon, Chad, Sudan, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of the Congo. It features flat or rolling plateau savanna and is home to diverse ecosystems, including forests and national parks that host unique wildlife. The climate is generally tropical, with a wet season from May to October in the south and June to September in the north.
The population of the Central African Republic is approximately 5.5 million, having increased significantly since independence in 1960. The country is home to over 80 ethnic groups, with French and Sango as the official languages. The majority of the population identifies as Christian, with a significant portion practicing indigenous beliefs alongside Christianity and Islam.
Governance Indicators
Governance Profile: Central African Republic
World Bank governance: rule of law 1st percentile, corruption control 2nd percentile, political stability 0th percentile.
Central African Republic's strongest governance dimension is Voice & Accountability at 7/100, placing it in the bottom quartile globally. This indicates relatively strong citizen participation in selecting government, along with freedom of expression, association, and a free media.
The weakest dimension is Political Stability at 0/100. Political instability concerns may affect the overall security environment and long-term predictability.
The narrow spread across all six indicators points to consistent governance performance. Countries with even governance profiles tend to offer predictable environments for travelers and businesses alike.
Central African Republic's fragile governance environment presents real challenges for travelers. Institutional capacity is severely limited across most dimensions. Visitors should expect minimal government services, potential interactions with corruption, and limited recourse through legal systems. Travel to Central African Republic requires extensive preparation and risk awareness.
The U.S. State Department currently rates Central African Republic as Level 4 (Do Not Travel). Elevated advisory levels combined with governance data paint a fuller picture of conditions on the ground that travelers should consider.
AF Governance Comparison
Top governance performers in AF based on the corruption composite ranking (weighted: 60% corruption control, 25% rule of law, 15% government effectiveness).
| Country | Score |
|---|---|
| 🇸🇨Seychelles | 72.9 |
| 🇨🇻Cape Verde | 61.9 |
| 🇲🇺Mauritius | 61.3 |
| 🇧🇼Botswana | 60.4 |
| 🇷🇼Rwanda | 59.1 |
| 🇨🇫Central African Republic | 1.6 |
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