Population aged 65 years or older in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Population aged 65 years or older was 3,419 thousands in 2025. β Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970β2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 65 years or older in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 3,419 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3,419 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 566.91 thousands, in 1970.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 34th out of 230 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 641.53 thousands | 566.91 thousands | 728.05 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 868.59 thousands | 752.79 thousands | 997.99 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,222 thousands | 1,032 thousands | 1,414 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,731 thousands | 1,466 thousands | 2,020 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,459 thousands | 2,095 thousands | 2,831 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,154 thousands | 2,919 thousands | 3,419 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 65 years or older in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Population aged 65 years or older in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3,419 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3,419 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 566.91 thousands in 1970.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 34th out of 230 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. 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 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release