Central African Republic vs South Sudan: Country area — Area

Central African Republic
62,298 1000 ha
in 2024
South Sudan
64,688 1000 ha
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
52nd
South Sudan rank
49th

Country area — Area over time

  • Central African Republic
  • South Sudan
020.0k40.0k60.0k196119922024

How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 64,688 1000 ha against 62,298 1000 ha in Central African Republic, a difference of 2,390 1000 ha.

Across all 13 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 52nd and South Sudan ranks 49th of 267 countries.

South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic South Sudan Difference Ahead
2010s 62,298 1000 ha 64,688 1000 ha 2,390 1000 ha South Sudan
2020s 62,298 1000 ha 64,688 1000 ha 2,390 1000 ha South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher country area — area, Central African Republic or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 64,688 1000 ha against 62,298 1000 ha in Central African Republic as of 2024.
What is the difference in country area — area between Central African Republic and South Sudan?
2,390 1000 ha, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and South Sudan?
13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
How do Central African Republic and South Sudan rank globally for country area — area?
Central African Republic ranks 52nd and South Sudan ranks 49th of 267 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Country area — Area. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Country area — Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
300 places, 17,412 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

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