Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of down 13.9% on the previous year and down 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 16th out of 211 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 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -19.5% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.8% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -19.7% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +8.2% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +18.2% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +27.9% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +44.7% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +12.9% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +21.1% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.1% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +91.1% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +37.4% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -74.4% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +166.2% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -16.3% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +26.6% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -20.1% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -16.9% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -18.6% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.8% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
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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)
- Population growth rate 0.658 (2100)
- Population density 189.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 33.44 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.658 (2100)
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate 3.53 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1999.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 16th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.