Annual population growth in Congo
Congo: Annual population growth was 147,786 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
147,786
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
75th
of 236 countries
All-time high
181,086
in 2010
All-time low
18,374
in 1951
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in Congo, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Congo recorded 147,786 for annual population growth in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in Congo peaked at 181,086 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 18,374, in 1951.
That places Congo 75th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual population growth in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 18,374 | — |
| 1952 | 19,041 | +3.6% |
| 1953 | 19,777 | +3.9% |
| 1954 | 20,562 | +4.0% |
| 1955 | 21,412 | +4.1% |
| 1956 | 22,390 | +4.6% |
| 1957 | 23,379 | +4.4% |
| 1958 | 24,425 | +4.5% |
| 1959 | 25,535 | +4.5% |
| 1960 | 26,574 | +4.1% |
| 1961 | 27,654 | +4.1% |
| 1962 | 28,788 | +4.1% |
| 1963 | 30,089 | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 31,554 | +4.9% |
| 1965 | 33,063 | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 34,658 | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 36,153 | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 37,828 | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 39,663 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 41,452 | +4.5% |
| 1971 | 43,407 | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 45,431 | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 47,207 | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 48,619 | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 44,729 | -8.0% |
| 1976 | 40,200 | -10.1% |
| 1977 | 40,339 | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 40,526 | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 40,425 | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 40,468 | +0.1% |
| 1981 | 40,773 | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 40,665 | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 39,899 | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 49,205 | +23.3% |
| 1985 | 59,784 | +21.5% |
| 1986 | 61,287 | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 62,874 | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 64,175 | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 65,909 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 67,000 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 68,673 | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 70,232 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 75,660 | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 78,020 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 76,317 | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 77,322 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 61,076 | -21.0% |
| 1998 | 64,200 | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 80,814 | +25.9% |
| 2000 | 118,473 | +46.6% |
| 2001 | 121,193 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 78,228 | -35.5% |
| 2003 | 94,988 | +21.4% |
| 2004 | 119,807 | +26.1% |
| 2005 | 130,834 | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 141,012 | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 143,019 | +1.4% |
| 2008 | 133,084 | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 167,704 | +26.0% |
| 2010 | 181,086 | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 147,424 | -18.6% |
| 2012 | 130,729 | -11.3% |
| 2013 | 116,647 | -10.8% |
| 2014 | 118,783 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 121,696 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 124,962 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 128,468 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 132,115 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 133,528 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 136,136 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 139,395 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 142,917 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 147,786 | +3.4% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 147,786 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 167,005, 88% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 147,786 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 359,940, 41% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual population growth in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +46.6% | 80,814 | 118,473 |
| 2002 | -35.5% | 121,193 | 78,228 |
| 2004 | +26.1% | 94,988 | 119,807 |
| 2009 | +26.0% | 133,084 | 167,704 |
| 1999 | +25.9% | 64,200 | 80,814 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 21,655 | 18,374 | 25,535 | 9 |
| 1960s | 32,602 | 26,574 | 39,663 | 10 |
| 1970s | 43,234 | 40,200 | 48,619 | 10 |
| 1980s | 52,504 | 39,899 | 65,909 | 10 |
| 1990s | 71,931 | 61,076 | 80,814 | 10 |
| 2000s | 124,834 | 78,228 | 167,704 | 10 |
| 2010s | 133,544 | 116,647 | 181,086 | 10 |
| 2020s | 141,558 | 136,136 | 147,786 | 4 |
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More population data for Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5095 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 10,379 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.17 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0471 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.684 (2100)
- Population density 58.64 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.51 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in Congo?
- Annual population growth in Congo was 147,786 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 181,086 in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,374 in 1951.
- How does Congo rank for annual population growth?
- Congo ranks 75th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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