Population (International Monetary) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Population (International Monetary) was 109.28 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
109.28 million
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
15th
of 186 countries
All-time high
109.28 million
in 2024
All-time low
15.26 million
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Population in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, population in Democratic Republic of 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 Congo peaked at 109.28 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15.26 million, in 1960.
That places Democratic Republic of 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.
Population (International Monetary) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.26 million | — |
| 1961 | 15.66 million | +2.6% |
| 1962 | 16.08 million | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 16.51 million | +2.7% |
| 1964 | 16.96 million | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 17.43 million | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 17.93 million | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 18.46 million | +3.0% |
| 1968 | 19.01 million | +3.0% |
| 1969 | 19.57 million | +2.9% |
| 1970 | 20.14 million | +2.9% |
| 1971 | 20.70 million | +2.8% |
| 1972 | 21.25 million | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 21.83 million | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 22.42 million | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 23.02 million | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 23.62 million | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 24.23 million | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 24.99 million | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 25.89 million | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 26.71 million | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 27.50 million | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 28.34 million | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 29.25 million | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 30.25 million | +3.4% |
| 1985 | 31.26 million | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 32.27 million | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 33.30 million | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 34.38 million | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 35.49 million | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 36.68 million | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 37.93 million | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 39.23 million | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 40.66 million | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 42.63 million | +4.8% |
| 1995 | 44.43 million | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 45.30 million | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 46.03 million | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 47.30 million | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 48.91 million | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 50.51 million | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 52.13 million | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 53.75 million | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 55.34 million | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 57.00 million | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 58.78 million | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 60.62 million | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 62.48 million | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 64.39 million | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 66.41 million | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 68.56 million | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 70.85 million | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 73.25 million | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 75.79 million | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 78.40 million | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 81.04 million | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 83.96 million | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 87.08 million | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 90.05 million | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 92.95 million | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 95.99 million | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 99.15 million | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 102.40 million | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 105.79 million | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 109.28 million | +3.3% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 109.28 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 22.60 million, 4.8× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 109.28 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.61 million, 7.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More gender data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 59,241 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 2.48 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 72,291 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 72,291 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 3.47 % change on previous year (2030)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Population in Democratic Republic of Congo was 109.28 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest population recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 109.28 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.26 million in 1960.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for population?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population rising or falling in Democratic Republic of 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 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.