Total population by age (70 years old) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Total population by age was 215.25 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
215.25
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
35th
of 234 countries
All-time high
215.25
in 2023
All-time low
27.7
in 1952
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Total population by age in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, total population by age in Democratic Republic of 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 Congo peaked at 215.25 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 27.7, in 1952.
Democratic Republic of 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.
Total population by age in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 28.09 | — |
| 1951 | 27.79 | -1.0% |
| 1952 | 27.7 | -0.3% |
| 1953 | 27.71 | +0.1% |
| 1954 | 27.86 | +0.5% |
| 1955 | 28.2 | +1.2% |
| 1956 | 28.55 | +1.3% |
| 1957 | 28.93 | +1.3% |
| 1958 | 29.51 | +2.0% |
| 1959 | 30.45 | +3.2% |
| 1960 | 31.52 | +3.5% |
| 1961 | 32.63 | +3.5% |
| 1962 | 33.8 | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 34.82 | +3.0% |
| 1964 | 35.48 | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 36.03 | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 36.72 | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 37.48 | +2.1% |
| 1968 | 38.32 | +2.3% |
| 1969 | 39.34 | +2.6% |
| 1970 | 40.45 | +2.8% |
| 1971 | 41.55 | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 42.68 | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 43.86 | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 45.07 | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 46.32 | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 47.58 | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 48.87 | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 50.36 | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 52.06 | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 53.72 | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 55.37 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 57.09 | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 58.92 | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 60.83 | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 62.77 | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 64.73 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 66.81 | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 68.97 | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 71.18 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 73.58 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 76.08 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 78.71 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 81.61 | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 85.31 | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 88.9 | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 91.36 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 93.77 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 96.92 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 100.42 | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 103.95 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 107.68 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 111.54 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 115.45 | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 119.48 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 123.77 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 128.41 | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 133.34 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 138.25 | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 142.88 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 147.63 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 152.88 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 158.59 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 164.73 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 171.11 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 177.43 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 183.72 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 189.4 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 192.05 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 193.09 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 195.54 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 200.43 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 207.36 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 215.25 | +3.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 215.25 is above the median for low income countries, which is 39.8, 5.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 215.25 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.37, 7.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 33.44 million people (2100)
- Population density 189.99 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.5489 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population by age in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Total population by age in Democratic Republic of Congo was 215.25 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 215.25 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.7 in 1952.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for total population by age?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 35th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Democratic Republic of 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 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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