Sex ratio by age in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Sex ratio by age was 8.24 males per 100 females in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.24 males per 100 females
Change on year
down 15.6%
World rank
174th
of 212 countries
All-time high
107.51 males per 100 females
in 1995
All-time low
6.67 males per 100 females
in 1957
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Sex ratio by age in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in males per 100 females.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sex ratio by age in Democratic Republic of Congo is 8.24 males per 100 females, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 15.6% on the previous year and down 81.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sex ratio by age in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 107.51 males per 100 females in 1995 and was at its lowest, 6.67 males per 100 females, in 1957.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 174th of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sex ratio by age in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | males per 100 females | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 23.08 males per 100 females | — |
| 1951 | 25 males per 100 females | +8.3% |
| 1952 | 25.81 males per 100 females | +3.2% |
| 1953 | 22.22 males per 100 females | -13.9% |
| 1954 | 20 males per 100 females | -10.0% |
| 1955 | 13.33 males per 100 females | -33.3% |
| 1956 | 7.14 males per 100 females | -46.4% |
| 1957 | 6.67 males per 100 females | -6.7% |
| 1958 | 7.69 males per 100 females | +15.4% |
| 1959 | 9.09 males per 100 females | +18.2% |
| 1960 | 28.57 males per 100 females | +214.3% |
| 1961 | 47.37 males per 100 females | +65.8% |
| 1962 | 58.33 males per 100 females | +23.1% |
| 1963 | 71.43 males per 100 females | +22.4% |
| 1964 | 75.76 males per 100 females | +6.1% |
| 1965 | 76.92 males per 100 females | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 79.07 males per 100 females | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 82.61 males per 100 females | +4.5% |
| 1968 | 80 males per 100 females | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 78 males per 100 females | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 73.47 males per 100 females | -5.8% |
| 1971 | 68.18 males per 100 females | -7.2% |
| 1972 | 60 males per 100 females | -12.0% |
| 1973 | 51.72 males per 100 females | -13.8% |
| 1974 | 44 males per 100 females | -14.9% |
| 1975 | 36.36 males per 100 females | -17.4% |
| 1976 | 33.33 males per 100 females | -8.3% |
| 1977 | 23.08 males per 100 females | -30.8% |
| 1978 | 88 males per 100 females | +281.3% |
| 1979 | 107.41 males per 100 females | +22.1% |
| 1980 | 104.35 males per 100 females | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 98.55 males per 100 females | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 94.12 males per 100 females | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 95.83 males per 100 females | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 98.78 males per 100 females | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 98.91 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 97.83 males per 100 females | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 94.32 males per 100 females | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 91.95 males per 100 females | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 90.7 males per 100 females | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 91.3 males per 100 females | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 93 males per 100 females | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 93.64 males per 100 females | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 95.31 males per 100 females | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 107.39 males per 100 females | +12.7% |
| 1995 | 107.51 males per 100 females | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 99.45 males per 100 females | -7.5% |
| 1997 | 87.63 males per 100 females | -11.9% |
| 1998 | 84.06 males per 100 females | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 86.49 males per 100 females | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 80.52 males per 100 females | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 81.94 males per 100 females | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 71.43 males per 100 females | -12.8% |
| 2003 | 55.1 males per 100 females | -22.9% |
| 2004 | 36.84 males per 100 females | -33.1% |
| 2005 | 23.68 males per 100 females | -35.7% |
| 2006 | 17.5 males per 100 females | -26.1% |
| 2007 | 11.43 males per 100 females | -34.7% |
| 2008 | 11.11 males per 100 females | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 8.7 males per 100 females | -21.7% |
| 2010 | 11.11 males per 100 females | +27.8% |
| 2011 | 18.42 males per 100 females | +65.8% |
| 2012 | 28.3 males per 100 females | +53.6% |
| 2013 | 44.44 males per 100 females | +57.0% |
| 2014 | 51.69 males per 100 females | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 47.92 males per 100 females | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 60.66 males per 100 females | +26.6% |
| 2017 | 73.78 males per 100 females | +21.6% |
| 2018 | 68.79 males per 100 females | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 52.35 males per 100 females | -23.9% |
| 2020 | 32.52 males per 100 females | -37.9% |
| 2021 | 16.33 males per 100 females | -49.8% |
| 2022 | 9.76 males per 100 females | -40.2% |
| 2023 | 8.24 males per 100 females | -15.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 8.24 males per 100 females is below the median for low income countries, which is 28.24 males per 100 females, 29% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 8.24 males per 100 females is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.72 males per 100 females, 27% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sex ratio by age in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +281.3% | 23.08 males per 100 females | 88 males per 100 females |
| 1960 | +214.3% | 9.09 males per 100 females | 28.57 males per 100 females |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 males per 100 females | 6.67 males per 100 females | 25.81 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1960s | 67.81 males per 100 females | 28.57 males per 100 females | 82.61 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1970s | 58.56 males per 100 females | 23.08 males per 100 females | 107.41 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1980s | 96.53 males per 100 females | 90.7 males per 100 females | 104.35 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 1990s | 94.58 males per 100 females | 84.06 males per 100 females | 107.51 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.83 males per 100 females | 8.7 males per 100 females | 81.94 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.75 males per 100 females | 11.11 males per 100 females | 73.78 males per 100 females | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.71 males per 100 females | 8.24 males per 100 females | 32.52 males per 100 females | 4 |
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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 sex ratio by age in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Sex ratio by age in Democratic Republic of Congo was 8.24 males per 100 females in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest sex ratio by age recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 107.51 males per 100 females in 1995.
- What is the lowest sex ratio by age recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.67 males per 100 females in 1957.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for sex ratio by age?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 174th out of 212 countries with data for 2023.
- Is sex ratio by age rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Sex ratio by age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of males per 100 females at age 100+.