Population aged 14 years or younger in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Population aged 14 years or younger was 51,075 thousands in 2025. β Volatile
Population aged 14 years or younger in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970β2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 14 years or younger in Democratic Republic of Congo is 51,075 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 51,075 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8,609 thousands, in 1970.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 8th out of 230 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,921 thousands | 8,609 thousands | 11,292 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,433 thousands | 11,642 thousands | 15,474 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,873 thousands | 15,998 thousands | 21,948 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 26,254 thousands | 22,687 thousands | 30,116 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,227 thousands | 31,100 thousands | 42,010 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,242 thousands | 43,460 thousands | 51,075 thousands | 6 |
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More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.658 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 33.44 million (2100)
- Population density 189.99 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.658 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 5.98 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 517,404 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 5.98 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 5.98 (2024)
- Natural population growth 3.28 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 6.05 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 14 years or younger in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Population aged 14 years or younger in Democratic Republic of Congo was 51,075 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 51,075 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,609 thousands in 1970.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for population aged 14 years or younger?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 8th out of 230 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release