Population aged 15-24 years in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Population aged 15-24 years was 21,199 thousands in 2025. β Volatile
Population aged 15-24 years in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970β2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 15-24 years in Democratic Republic of Congo is 21,199 thousands, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 37.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 21,199 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3,685 thousands, in 1970.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 12th 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 | 4,065 thousands | 3,685 thousands | 4,630 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,655 thousands | 4,824 thousands | 6,532 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,724 thousands | 6,723 thousands | 8,590 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,572 thousands | 8,905 thousands | 12,341 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,189 thousands | 12,785 thousands | 17,659 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,579 thousands | 18,145 thousands | 21,199 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 15-24 years in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Population aged 15-24 years in Democratic Republic of Congo was 21,199 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 21,199 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,685 thousands in 1970.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th out of 230 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.8%. 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 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release