Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Zambia: Rural population
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
51.9%
in 2024
Zambia
53.1%
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
62nd
Zambia rank
60th
Rural population over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 53.1% against 51.9% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 1.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 62nd and Zambia ranks 60th of 214 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 3 and Zambia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 74.3% | 65.5% | 8.8% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 1980s | 71.5% | 60.3% | 11.2% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 1990s | 67.4% | 62.7% | 4.7% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2000s | 62.7% | 63.3% | 0.6% | Zambia |
| 2010s | 57.5% | 58.3% | 0.8% | Zambia |
| 2020s | 53.2% | 54.2% | 1.1% | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher rural population, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 53.1% against 51.9% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in rural population between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Zambia?
- 1.2%, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Zambia?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Zambia rank globally for rural population?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 62nd and Zambia ranks 60th of 214 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Rural population (% of total population). 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