Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Congo
Congo: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) was 2,398 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,398 thousands
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
123rd
of 233 countries
All-time high
2,398 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
461.59 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 25-64 years in Congo, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 25-64 years in Congo stood at 2,398 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years in Congo peaked at 2,398 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 461.59 thousands, in 1970.
That places Congo 123rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands) in Congo, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 461.59 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 472 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1972 | 482.74 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 493.62 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 506.16 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 518.84 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 530.37 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 541.66 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 552.64 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 563.41 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1980 | 574.4 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 585.69 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 597.31 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 608.8 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 620.06 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 638.13 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 657.62 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 678.5 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 700.48 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 723.69 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 749.31 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 775.11 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 802.67 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 828.91 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 861.64 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 891.48 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 922.5 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 952.81 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 966.12 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 1,001 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 1,034 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 1,114 thousands | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 1,152 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 1,182 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 1,236 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 1,292 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 1,356 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 1,422 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 1,487 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 1,538 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 1,638 thousands | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 1,701 thousands | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 1,760 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2013 | 1,802 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 1,844 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 1,887 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 1,932 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 1,978 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 2,025 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 2,074 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 2,124 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 2,176 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 2,227 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 2,283 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 2,340 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2025 | 2,398 thousands | +2.5% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 2,398 thousands is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,306 thousands, 45% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 2,398 thousands is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,397 thousands, 44% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 512.3 thousands | 461.59 thousands | 563.41 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 638.47 thousands | 574.4 thousands | 723.69 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 875.14 thousands | 749.31 thousands | 1,001 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,281 thousands | 1,034 thousands | 1,538 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,864 thousands | 1,638 thousands | 2,074 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,258 thousands | 2,124 thousands | 2,398 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
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)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 58.64 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.51 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 25-64 years in Congo?
- Population aged 25-64 years in Congo was 2,398 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2,398 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 461.59 thousands in 1970.
- How does Congo rank for population aged 25-64 years?
- Congo ranks 123rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release