This is a list of the 16 prefectures of the Central African Republic and the autonomous commune (capital city) of Bangui by Human Development Index as of 2023 with data for the year 2021.[1]
| Rank | Prefectures | HDI (2021) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low human development | |||
| 1 | Bangui | 0.546 | |
| – | 0.404 | ||
| 2 | Southwestern Region (Ombella-M'Poko, Lobaye, Kemo, Nana-Grébizi) | 0.401 | |
| 3 | Northeastern Region (Ouaka, Haute-Kotto, Bamingui-Bangoran, Vakaga) | 0.387 | |
| 4 | Western Region (Mambéré-Kadéï, Nana-Mambéré, Sangha-Mbaéré) | 0.383 | |
| 5 | Northwestern Region (Ouham-Pendé, Ouham) | 0.361 | |
| 6 | Southeastern Region (Basse-Kotto, Mbomou, Haut-Mbomou) | 0.340 | |