Moving to United Kingdom from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Central African Republic to United Kingdom? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Central African Republic to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Central African Republic to United Kingdom.

Living there in 2020
304 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Central African Republic live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Central African Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
20.1
GB
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
GB
2.4

United Kingdom 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
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.7
GB
33.0

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
GB
4.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
GB
42.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
GB
14.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.2%
GB
4.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$556
GB
$57,602

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CF
57.7 yrs
GB
81.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
58.8
GB
4.1

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

Can you move from Central African Republic to United Kingdom?

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

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Central African Republic passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 42.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.1 in Central African Republic.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Central African Republic?

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 0.7 in Central African Republic. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF GB
Population 5,513,282 69,487,000
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages French, Sango English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +236 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number — 999