Total population in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Total population was 111,036 thousands in 2025. β Volatile
Total population in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970β2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, total population in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 111,036 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.3% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 111,036 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 19,851 thousands, in 1970.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th of 230 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 22,485 thousands | 19,851 thousands | 25,450 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,388 thousands | 26,323 thousands | 34,931 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 42,227 thousands | 36,043 thousands | 48,133 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 57,252 thousands | 49,693 thousands | 65,372 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 78,845 thousands | 67,452 thousands | 91,482 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 102,554 thousands | 94,413 thousands | 111,036 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 total population in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Total population in Democratic Republic of Congo was 111,036 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 111,036 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,851 thousands in 1970.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for total population?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th out of 230 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. 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 Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release