What is the population of Congo in 2026?
Congo has a population of 6,484,437 people (2025 estimate), which is 111th in the world and about 0.08% of the global total.
Officially Republic of the Congo
Population 2025
6,484,437
0.08% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+2.36%
+153,292 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
18/km²
341,500 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
18.6 years
Life expectancy 66.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Congo
At 6.5 million people, the Republic of the Congo ranks 110th globally and covers 341,500 km² across central Africa. The population is predominantly urban at 64%, with a median age of 18.6 years indicating a young demographic. Annual growth stands at 2.4%, supported by a fertility rate of 4.1 births per woman, though life expectancy reaches 66 years.
The country became independent in 1960 and operates as a parliamentary republic. French serves as the official language alongside Kikongo and Lingala. Its GDP per capita of $2,515 reflects the economic conditions across the nation, which spans relatively low population density at 18 people per km². Brazzaville functions as the capital, and the Central African CFA franc is the currency. The Republic of the Congo shares borders with Angola, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- CG · COG
- Demonym
- Congolese
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (XAF Fr)
- Government
- Parliamentary republic
- State inception
- 1960
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +242
- Internet TLD
- .cg
- Land neighbours
- 5
Languages
- French
- Kikongo
- Lingala
Demographics
Economy
Health
Education
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Geography
Military
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 40.4%
- Age 15–64
- 56.6%
- Age 65+
- 3.0%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 3 | 6 |
| 95-99 | 78 | 124 |
| 90-94 | 537 | 838 |
| 85-89 | 2,325 | 3,377 |
| 80-84 | 6,122 | 8,103 |
| 75-79 | 12,790 | 16,299 |
| 70-74 | 23,477 | 28,416 |
| 65-69 | 40,760 | 45,822 |
| 60-64 | 62,285 | 66,618 |
| 55-59 | 86,373 | 91,824 |
| 50-54 | 111,885 | 114,991 |
| 45-49 | 141,713 | 142,834 |
| 40-44 | 164,405 | 163,422 |
| 35-39 | 183,957 | 184,942 |
| 30-34 | 200,323 | 200,013 |
| 25-29 | 227,200 | 225,998 |
| 20-24 | 270,786 | 268,810 |
| 15-19 | 338,901 | 335,189 |
| 10-14 | 412,363 | 405,906 |
| 5-9 | 426,807 | 418,969 |
| 0-4 | 453,008 | 444,365 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 835,261 |
| 1960 | 1,056,732 |
| 1970 | 1,397,638 |
| 1980 | 1,828,985 |
| 1990 | 2,380,560 |
| 2000 | 3,151,345 |
| 2010 | 4,462,290 |
| 2020 | 5,752,791 |
| 2030 | 7,282,266 |
| 2040 | 9,083,971 |
| 2050 | 11,006,471 |
| 2060 | 12,950,780 |
| 2070 | 14,929,960 |
| 2080 | 16,802,276 |
| 2090 | 18,525,565 |
| 2100 | 20,025,644 |
How Congo Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Congo | 6.48M |
Countries Bordering Congo
5 land borders.
- Angola39M · +3.00%
- Cameroon29.9M · +2.56%
- Central African Republic5.51M · +3.37%
- DR Congo112.8M · +3.20%
- Gabon2.59M · +2.11%
Congo Population FAQ
Is the population of Congo growing or shrinking?
Congo's population is growing at +2.36% per year, a change of roughly 153,292 people annually.
What is the capital of Congo?
The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
How densely populated is Congo?
Congo has 18/km² across 341,500 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Congo?
Life expectancy at birth in Congo is 66.0 years (2024).
What is the median age in Congo?
The median age in Congo is 18.6 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Congo in?
Congo is in Africa.