Total population by age in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Total population by age was 215.25 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total population by age in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, total population by age in Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at 215.25. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 215.25 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 27.7, in 1952.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 35th of 234 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 28.48 | 27.7 | 30.45 | 10 |
| 1960s | 35.61 | 31.52 | 39.34 | 10 |
| 1970s | 45.88 | 40.45 | 52.06 | 10 |
| 1980s | 62.04 | 53.72 | 71.18 | 10 |
| 1990s | 86.67 | 73.58 | 100.42 | 10 |
| 2000s | 122.47 | 103.95 | 142.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 173.06 | 147.63 | 193.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 204.64 | 195.54 | 215.25 | 4 |
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More population data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 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)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 517,404 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, per capita 0.0047 units per person (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception, annual growth rate -1.16 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Total population by age in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 215.25 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 215.25 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.7 in 1952.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for total population by age?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 35th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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