Democratic Republic of Congo vs Ethiopia: Population aged 14 years or younger
Democratic Republic of Congo
51,075 thousands
in 2025
Ethiopia
52,059 thousands
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
8th
Ethiopia rank
7th
Population aged 14 years or younger over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Ethiopia currently reports 52,059 thousands against 51,075 thousands in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 984 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 8th and Ethiopia ranks 7th of 230 countries.
Ethiopia has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,921 thousands | 13,992 thousands | 4,071 thousands | Ethiopia |
| 1980s | 13,433 thousands | 18,015 thousands | 4,582 thousands | Ethiopia |
| 1990s | 18,873 thousands | 25,946 thousands | 7,073 thousands | Ethiopia |
| 2000s | 26,254 thousands | 36,123 thousands | 9,869 thousands | Ethiopia |
| 2010s | 36,227 thousands | 43,937 thousands | 7,710 thousands | Ethiopia |
| 2020s | 47,242 thousands | 49,823 thousands | 2,581 thousands | Ethiopia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 14 years or younger, Democratic Republic of Congo or Ethiopia?
- Ethiopia, at 52,059 thousands against 51,075 thousands in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 14 years or younger between Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia?
- 984 thousands, with Ethiopia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia rank globally for population aged 14 years or younger?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 8th and Ethiopia ranks 7th of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release