Happiness vs. life satisfaction in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Happiness vs. life satisfaction was 3.48 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Happiness vs. life satisfaction in Central African Republic, 2011–2019
Source: Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, happiness vs. life satisfaction in Central African Republic stood at 3.48.
That represents a change of up 12.7% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, happiness vs. life satisfaction in Central African Republic peaked at 3.68 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2.69, in 2016.
That places Central African Republic 149th out of 157 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Happiness vs. life satisfaction in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.57 | — |
| 2012 | 3.62 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 3.68 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 2.69 | -26.8% |
| 2017 | 3.08 | +14.5% |
| 2018 | 3.08 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.48 | +12.7% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 3.48 is below the median for low income countries, which is 4.06, 86% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 3.48 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.38, 79% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
More social development data for Central African Republic
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 55,307 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 674,222 (2025)
- Political Rights Rating 7 (2025)
- Electoral democracy 0 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.1223 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 674,222 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.01 units per person (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is happiness vs. life satisfaction in Central African Republic?
- Happiness vs. life satisfaction in Central African Republic was 3.48 in 2019, according to Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest happiness vs. life satisfaction recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.68 in 2014.
- What is the lowest happiness vs. life satisfaction recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.69 in 2016.
- How does Central African Republic rank for happiness vs. life satisfaction?
- Central African Republic ranks 149th out of 157 countries with data for 2019.
- Is happiness vs. life satisfaction rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Wellbeing Research Centre (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Happiness vs. life satisfaction. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Average of survey responses. The survey question asks respondents their current position on a hypothetical ladder, where the best possible life for them is a 10, and the worst possible life is a 0.