Moving to Italy from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Central African Republic to Italy — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Central African Republic to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Central African Republic to Italy, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
15 ↓ 42% vs 2022

people moved from Central African Republic to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

Top countries of origin for Italy's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Central African Republic and Italy stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
IT
42.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
IT
5.1t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Italy leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
IT
29.6%

Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Central African Republic leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
IT
$52,700

Italy generally does better on employment & economy, though Central African Republic leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
IT
3.2

Italy performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Central African Republic and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Central African Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Italy passport holders need a visa to enter Central African Republic.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Italy?

With 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Italy can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Central African Republic and Italy.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Central African Republic?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF IT
Population 5,454,533 61,095,551
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Sango Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112