What is the population of DR Congo in 2026?
DR Congo has a population of 112,832,473 people (2025 estimate), which is 15th in the world and about 1.36% of the global total.
Officially Democratic Republic of the Congo
Population 2025
112,832,473
1.36% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+3.20%
+3,612,896 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
47/km²
2,267,050 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
15.8 years
Life expectancy 62.1 years
Our World in Data, 2025About DR Congo
With 112.8 million people, the Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 15th globally and accounts for a substantial portion of Africa's population. The country spans 2.27 million km² across the continent, with a relatively low population density of 47 people per km². A median age of 15.8 years and a fertility rate of 6 births per woman reflect a rapidly expanding demographic, supported by an annual growth rate of 3.2%.
The capital, Kinshasa, anchors a nation where 45% of the population is urban. French serves as the official language alongside Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, and Swahili. Life expectancy stands at 62.1 years, while GDP per capita is $807, reflecting the country's economic conditions. Established as an independent republic in 1960, the DR Congo shares borders with nine neighboring countries and uses the Congolese franc as its currency.
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
- Kinshasa
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- CD · COD
- Demonym
- Congolese
- Currency
- Congolese franc (CDF FC)
- Government
- Republic
- State inception
- 1960
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +243
- Internet TLD
- .cd
- Land neighbours
- 9
Languages
- French
- Kikongo
- Lingala
- Tshiluba
- Swahili
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
- 46.0%
- Age 15–64
- 50.9%
- Age 65+
- 3.1%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 11 | 95 |
| 95-99 | 619 | 1,794 |
| 90-94 | 7,356 | 14,229 |
| 85-89 | 40,233 | 61,644 |
| 80-84 | 123,917 | 170,198 |
| 75-79 | 264,644 | 333,305 |
| 70-74 | 433,926 | 511,591 |
| 65-69 | 653,981 | 743,336 |
| 60-64 | 900,212 | 996,246 |
| 55-59 | 1,159,440 | 1,255,215 |
| 50-54 | 1,405,675 | 1,492,825 |
| 45-49 | 1,656,335 | 1,726,744 |
| 40-44 | 2,082,959 | 2,140,619 |
| 35-39 | 2,647,177 | 2,706,139 |
| 30-34 | 3,245,412 | 3,306,763 |
| 25-29 | 3,993,340 | 4,046,249 |
| 20-24 | 4,711,437 | 4,752,313 |
| 15-19 | 5,679,749 | 5,707,427 |
| 10-14 | 6,930,565 | 6,944,088 |
| 5-9 | 8,330,966 | 8,304,931 |
| 0-4 | 9,948,880 | 9,843,682 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 12,294,287 |
| 1960 | 15,264,846 |
| 1970 | 20,137,436 |
| 1980 | 26,711,099 |
| 1990 | 36,684,063 |
| 2000 | 50,507,442 |
| 2010 | 68,563,038 |
| 2020 | 95,989,998 |
| 2030 | 131,532,201 |
| 2040 | 172,595,582 |
| 2050 | 218,246,072 |
| 2060 | 266,679,133 |
| 2070 | 314,382,310 |
| 2080 | 358,920,647 |
| 2090 | 398,480,921 |
| 2100 | 430,709,445 |
How DR 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 |
| DR Congo | 112.8M |
Major Cities in DR Congo
1 metropolitan area in our city dataset.
- Kinshasa17.1M · +4.10%
Countries Bordering DR Congo
9 land borders.
- Angola39M · +3.00%
- Burundi14.4M · +2.41%
- Central African Republic5.51M · +3.37%
- Congo6.48M · +2.36%
- Rwanda14.6M · +2.17%
- South Sudan12.2M · +2.03%
- Tanzania70.5M · +2.86%
- Uganda51.4M · +2.70%
- Zambia21.9M · +2.77%
DR Congo Population FAQ
Is the population of DR Congo growing or shrinking?
DR Congo's population is growing at +3.20% per year, a change of roughly 3,612,896 people annually.
What is the capital of DR Congo?
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.
What is the largest city in DR Congo?
Kinshasa is the largest metropolitan area in DR Congo, with about 17.1M people.
How densely populated is DR Congo?
DR Congo has 47/km² across 2,267,050 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in DR Congo?
Life expectancy at birth in DR Congo is 62.1 years (2024).
What is the median age in DR Congo?
The median age in DR Congo is 15.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is DR Congo in?
DR Congo is in Africa.