Democratic Republic of Congo vs France: Urban and rural population
Democratic Republic of Congo
50.90 million
in 2025
France
52.55 million
in 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
18th
France rank
17th
Urban and rural population over time
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- France
How they compare
France currently reports 52.55 million against 50.90 million in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 1.65 million.
Across all 76 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th and France ranks 17th of 236 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Democratic Republic of Congo | France | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.89 million | 25.38 million | 22.49 million | France |
| 1960s | 3.98 million | 32.23 million | 28.25 million | France |
| 1970s | 5.77 million | 38.12 million | 32.35 million | France |
| 1980s | 8.77 million | 40.69 million | 31.92 million | France |
| 1990s | 13.90 million | 43.57 million | 29.67 million | France |
| 2000s | 21.62 million | 47.37 million | 25.75 million | France |
| 2010s | 33.08 million | 50.35 million | 17.27 million | France |
| 2020s | 46.10 million | 52.24 million | 6.14 million | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher urban and rural population, Democratic Republic of Congo or France?
- France, at 52.55 million against 50.90 million in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in urban and rural population between Democratic Republic of Congo and France?
- 1.65 million, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and France?
- 76 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2025.
- How do Democratic Republic of Congo and France rank globally for urban and rural population?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th and France ranks 17th of 236 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Urban and rural population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.