Population in Congo
Congo: Population was 4,543 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Congo, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Congo is 4,543, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 35.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Congo peaked at 4,543 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 1,329, in 1990.
That places Congo 121st out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,329 | — |
| 1991 | 1,372 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 1,416 | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 1,464 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 1,513 | +3.3% |
| 1995 | 1,559 | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 1,606 | +3.0% |
| 1997 | 1,639 | +2.0% |
| 1998 | 1,674 | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 1,726 | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 1,814 | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 1,901 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 1,947 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 2,008 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 2,088 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 2,175 | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 2,269 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 2,362 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 2,441 | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 2,546 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 2,658 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 2,736 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 2,799 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 2,849 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 2,903 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 2,961 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 3,026 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 3,099 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 3,177 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 3,261 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 3,350 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 3,444 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 3,545 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 3,655 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 3,772 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | 3,894 | +3.3% |
| 2026 | 4,022 | +3.3% |
| 2027 | 4,153 | +3.2% |
| 2028 | 4,284 | +3.2% |
| 2029 | 4,413 | +3.0% |
| 2030 | 4,543 | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,530 | 1,329 | 1,726 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,155 | 1,814 | 2,546 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,947 | 2,658 | 3,261 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,853 | 3,350 | 4,413 | 10 |
| 2030s | 4,543 | 4,543 | 4,543 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More gender data for Congo
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 2,740 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.35 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 4,543 (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 93,771 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 95,629 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 91,657 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 93,441 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 89,756 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 91,560 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 88,398 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Congo?
- Population in Congo was 4,543 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 4,543 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,329 in 1990.
- How does Congo rank for population?
- Congo ranks 121st out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this 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.