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Central African Republic
HIGH-LEVEL COUNTRY MAPPING
INSTITUTIONS AND STAKEHOLDER DATABASE
REC MEMBERSHIP
- CEN-SAD
- ECCAS
- OHADA
Governance Indicators
Central African Republic Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG)
- Overall Governance score: 31.5 (/100)
- Rank: 49th (out of 54 countries)
Population size and size of the informal economy
The current population of the Central African Republic is 5,507,773 (26 June 2025) based on Worldometer’s elaboration of the latest United Nations data.
The size of the Central African Republic's informal economy is estimated to be 47.6% of GDP, representing approximately $3 billion at GDP PPP levels.
Nature of the legal system and ILO status
The Central African Republic has been a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 1960.
The country participates in the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP).
The DWCP aims to improve working conditions and promote opportunities for productive and fair employment. The programme is developed in collaboration with national stakeholders including the government, employers' and workers' organisations and aligns with national development priorities and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Workers’ rights in human rights system, national labour law / social protection and scope of protection
In the Central African Republic, while the law protects workers' rights, implementation faces challenges due to persistent human rights issues and armed conflict.
The country's human rights system continues to face obstacles in ensuring access to justice, particularly in conflict-affected areas.
The CAR labour law and social protection framework are primarily governed by:
- Labour Code (Act No. 09.004)
- Social Security Code (Act No. 06.035 of 28 December 2006)
Social protection is administered by the National Social Security Fund (CNSS).
The legal framework provides for:
- fair wages
- regulated working hours
- employment protection
- safe working conditions
- maternity benefits
- family allowances
- temporary disability benefits
Existing laws, policy and regulatory initiatives for the protection of workers in the informal economy
See sector-specific regulation below.
PART 2 – SECTOR SPECIFIC REGULATION
Domestic Work Sector
No specific legislation identified in the current mapping.
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Street Vendors
No specific legislation identified in the current mapping.
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Waste Reclaiming
No specific legislation identified in the current mapping.
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Home Working
The CAR does not have specific laws dedicated to remote work or work-from-home arrangements.
However, general labour laws contained in the Labour Code apply to employees regardless of whether work is performed on-site or remotely.
These laws regulate employment contracts, working hours, minimum wages and part-time work.
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Gig Work and the Platform Economy
No specific legislation identified in the current mapping.
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Farm Work
No sector-specific legislation identified beyond the general labour law framework.
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Mining Sector and Artisanal Mining
No specific legislation identified in the current mapping.
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Taxi and Transport Sector
No specific legislation identified in the current mapping.
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Cross-Border Informal Trade
No specific legislation identified in the current mapping.
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