Population in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Population was 109.28 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Population in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1960–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, population in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 109.28 million. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 109.28 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15.26 million, in 1960.
That places Democratic Republic of the Congo 15th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.29 million | 15.26 million | 19.57 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 22.81 million | 20.14 million | 25.89 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 30.87 million | 26.71 million | 35.49 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.91 million | 36.68 million | 48.91 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 58.14 million | 50.51 million | 66.41 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.19 million | 68.56 million | 92.95 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 102.52 million | 95.99 million | 109.28 million | 5 |
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More gender data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 2.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 2.18 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 2.08 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 2.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 2.02 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2.04 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 1.95 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 1.97 million (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 1.89 million (2025)
- Age population, age 04, male, interpolated 1.91 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Population in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 109.28 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest population recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 109.28 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.26 million in 1960.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for population?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 15th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Data on Gender-disaggregated on selected population characteristics.