Population (UN estimates and projections) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 72,291 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Democratic Republic of Congo is 72,291, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 72,291 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 20,406, in 1990.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th of 188 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20,406 | — |
| 1991 | 21,078 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 21,783 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 22,572 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 23,820 | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 24,873 | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 25,047 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 25,129 | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 25,710 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 26,595 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 27,442 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 28,307 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 29,160 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 29,986 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 30,854 | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 31,811 | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 32,792 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 33,759 | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 34,746 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 35,804 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 36,982 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 38,269 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 39,592 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 40,960 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 42,362 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 43,768 | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 45,407 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 47,180 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 48,745 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 50,212 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 51,784 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 53,447 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 55,180 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 57,033 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 58,973 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 60,986 | +3.4% |
| 2026 | 63,081 | +3.4% |
| 2027 | 65,263 | +3.5% |
| 2028 | 67,527 | +3.5% |
| 2029 | 69,870 | +3.5% |
| 2030 | 72,291 | +3.5% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 72,291 is above the median for low income countries, which is 16,232, 4.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 72,291 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10,439, 6.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23,701 | 20,406 | 26,595 | 10 |
| 2000s | 31,466 | 27,442 | 35,804 | 10 |
| 2010s | 43,348 | 36,982 | 50,212 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,314 | 51,784 | 69,870 | 10 |
| 2030s | 72,291 | 72,291 | 72,291 | 1 |
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)
- 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)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 2.04 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Population in Democratic Republic of Congo was 72,291 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 72,291 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,406 in 1990.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for population?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.