Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 21,199 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
21,199 thousands
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
12th
of 233 countries
All-time high
21,199 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
3,685 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2025
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 233 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.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,685 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 3,751 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 3,807 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1973 | 3,874 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 3,962 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 4,063 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 4,176 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1977 | 4,290 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 4,412 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 4,630 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 4,824 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1981 | 4,983 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 5,150 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 5,335 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 5,539 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1985 | 5,759 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 5,956 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 6,140 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1988 | 6,338 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 6,532 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 6,723 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1991 | 6,954 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 7,143 thousands | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 7,383 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 7,617 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 8,165 thousands | +7.2% |
| 1996 | 8,239 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 8,179 thousands | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 8,242 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 8,590 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 8,905 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 9,253 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 9,610 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 9,974 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 10,332 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 10,725 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 11,127 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 11,531 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 11,922 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 12,341 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 12,785 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 13,318 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 13,851 thousands | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 14,357 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 14,866 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 15,384 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 15,913 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 16,585 thousands | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 17,173 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 17,659 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 18,145 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 18,641 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 19,179 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 19,806 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 20,503 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 21,199 thousands | +3.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 21,199 thousands is above the median for low income countries, which is 4,765 thousands, 4.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 21,199 thousands is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,007 thousands, 7.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 189.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 33.44 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
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 233 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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February 2026 Data Release