Democratic Republic of Congo Population: 88,588,439
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a nation located in the central African region. It is the largest nation in sub-Saharan Africa. It is the eleventh largest in the world. It is the sixteen most populated countries in the world. The country is very rich in natural resources. The capital of the nation is Kinshasa.
The largest cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Some of the largest cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Mbuji-Mayi, Kisangani, and Masina.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Kinshasa | 7,785,965 | Gemena | 117,639 | Kampene | 37,034 |
Lubumbashi | 1,373,770 | Ilebo | 107,093 | Kabare | 37,034 |
Mbuji-Mayi | 874,761 | Bunia | 96,764 | Kambove | 36,702 |
Kisangani | 539,158 | Bumba | 95,520 | Yangambi | 35,531 |
Masina | 485,167 | Mbanza-Ngungu | 86,356 | Luebo | 35,183 |
Kananga | 463,546 | Kamina | 73,557 | Aketi | 35,161 |
Likasi | 422,414 | Lisala | 70,087 | Mushie | 33,062 |
Kolwezi | 418,000 | Lodja | 68,244 | Boende | 32,091 |
Tshikapa | 267,462 | Kipushi | 62,332 | Kongolo | 31,943 |
Beni | 232,000 | Kabinda | 59,004 | Kabalo | 29,833 |
Bukavu | 225,389 | Kasongo | 55,118 | Businga | 28,919 |
Mwene-Ditu | 189,177 | Mweka | 50,675 | Kasangulu | 27,961 |
Kikwit | 186,991 | Gbadolite | 50,493 | Bolobo | 27,862 |
Mbandaka | 184,185 | Buta | 50,130 | Libenge | 27,053 |
Matadi | 180,109 | Moanda | 50,000 | Watsa | 24,516 |
Uvira | 170,391 | Bulungu | 48,344 | Demba | 22,263 |
Boma | 162,521 | Basoko | 43,709 | Kasongo-Lunda | 20,060 |
Butembo | 154,621 | Lubao | 43,068 | Bondo | 17,860 |
Gandajika | 154,425 | Lusambo | 41,416 | Wamba | 17,373 |
Kalemie | 146,974 | Nioki | 40,695 | Sake | 17,151 |
Goma | 144,124 | Inongo | 40,113 | ||
Kindu | 135,698 | Tshela | 38,845 | ||
Isiro | 127,076 | Bukama | 38,770 | ||
Bandundu | 118,211 | Mangai | 37,188 |
Democratic Republic of Congo population history
In the year 2000, the population of the country was 47,105,826, but now it has risen to 89,561,403. The median age of the country has increased to 17.0. The urban population of the country has increased to 40,848,447. The global population rank of the nation is now 16.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 89,561,403 | 3.19% | 2,770,836 | 23,861 | 17 | 5.96 | 40 | 45.60% | 40,848,447 | 1.15% | 7,794,798,739 | 16 |
2019 | 86,790,567 | 3.24% | 2,722,476 | 23,861 | 16.8 | 6.31 | 38 | 45.00% | 39,067,608 | 1.13% | 7,713,468,100 | 16 |
2018 | 84,068,091 | 3.28% | 2,669,327 | 23,861 | 16.8 | 6.31 | 37 | 44.40% | 37,348,939 | 1.10% | 7,631,091,040 | 16 |
2017 | 81,398,764 | 3.31% | 2,609,637 | 23,861 | 16.8 | 6.31 | 36 | 43.80% | 35,692,384 | 1.08% | 7,547,858,925 | 17 |
2016 | 78,789,127 | 3.34% | 2,544,583 | 23,861 | 16.8 | 6.31 | 35 | 43.30% | 34,098,241 | 1.06% | 7,464,022,049 | 19 |
2015 | 76,244,544 | 3.38% | 2,336,138 | 3,012 | 16.8 | 6.4 | 34 | 42.70% | 32,566,508 | 1.03% | 7,379,797,139 | 19 |
2010 | 64,563,854 | 3.34% | 1,955,590 | -8,685 | 16.9 | 6.63 | 28 | 40.00% | 25,817,901 | 0.93% | 6,956,823,603 | 20 |
2005 | 54,785,903 | 3.07% | 1,536,015 | -48,313 | 17 | 6.72 | 24 | 37.50% | 20,521,483 | 0.84% | 6,541,907,027 | 23 |
2000 | 47,105,826 | 2.53% | 1,105,918 | -191,635 | 17.2 | 6.77 | 21 | 35.10% | 16,534,234 | 0.77% | 6,143,493,823 | 25 |
1995 | 41,576,234 | 3.73% | 1,392,842 | 257,421 | 17.2 | 6.77 | 18 | 32.90% | 13,659,173 | 0.72% | 5,744,212,979 | 26 |
1990 | 34,612,023 | 2.98% | 946,159 | 14,903 | 17.4 | 6.71 | 15 | 30.60% | 10,603,379 | 0.65% | 5,327,231,061 | 29 |
1985 | 29,881,229 | 2.54% | 704,464 | -90,094 | 17.5 | 6.6 | 13 | 28.50% | 8,520,577 | 0.61% | 4,870,921,740 | 31 |
1980 | 26,358,908 | 2.85% | 691,065 | 20,137 | 17.7 | 6.46 | 12 | 27.10% | 7,135,522 | 0.59% | 4,458,003,514 | 31 |
1975 | 22,903,581 | 2.74% | 578,509 | 5,490 | 17.8 | 6.29 | 10 | 25.80% | 5,913,533 | 0.56% | 4,079,480,606 | 32 |
1970 | 20,011,036 | 2.87% | 528,231 | 48,588 | 18.1 | 6.15 | 9 | 24.60% | 4,924,023 | 0.54% | 3,700,437,046 | 33 |
1965 | 17,369,883 | 2.64% | 424,326 | 24,530 | 18.2 | 6.04 | 8 | 23.40% | 4,070,472 | 0.52% | 3,339,583,597 | 33 |
1960 | 15,248,251 | 2.44% | 346,148 | 15,000 | 18.2 | 5.98 | 7 | 22.30% | 3,400,360 | 0.50% | 3,034,949,748 | 33 |
1955 | 13,517,513 | 2.10% | 266,771 | 0 | 18.1 | 5.98 | 6 | 20.70% | 2,791,904 | 0.49% | 2,773,019,936 | 33 |
Democratic Republic of Congo population forecast
In the year 2050, the population of the nation is expected to be 194,488,658. The median age of the country will be 22.1. The urban population of the country will have risen to 125,931,197. Then the global population rank of the nation will come to position 10.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 89,561,403 | 3.27% | 2,663,372 | 23,861 | 17 | 5.96 | 40 | 45.60% | 40,848,447 | 1.15% | 7,794,798,739 | 16 |
2025 | 104,133,564 | 3.06% | 2,914,432 | 0 | 17.5 | 5.96 | 46 | 48.70% | 50,722,858 | 1.27% | 8,184,437,460 | 15 |
2030 | 120,046,726 | 2.88% | 3,182,632 | -15,000 | 18.2 | 5.96 | 53 | 51.90% | 62,343,480 | 1.40% | 8,548,487,400 | 15 |
2035 | 137,336,559 | 2.73% | 3,457,967 | -15,000 | 19.1 | 5.96 | 61 | 55.20% | 75,772,610 | 1.55% | 8,887,524,213 | 12 |
2040 | 155,725,440 | 2.55% | 3,677,776 | -15,000 | 20 | 5.96 | 69 | 58.40% | 90,960,949 | 1.69% | 9,198,847,240 | 10 |
2045 | 174,895,139 | 2.35% | 3,833,940 | -15,000 | 21 | 5.96 | 77 | 61.60% | 107,740,801 | 1.84% | 9,481,803,274 | 10 |
2050 | 194,488,658 | 2.15% | 3,918,704 | 22.1 | 5.96 | 86 | 64.70% | 125,931,197 | 2.00% | 9,735,033,990 | 10 |
Democratic Republic of Congo Population demographics
The life expectancy of the people in Burundi is 61.60 years. The infant mortality rate of the country is 59.7. The sex ratio of the male population is 49.92% for the population share 44,710,172. The sex ratio of the female population is 50.8% for the population share 44,851,232.
Democratic Republic of Congo religion and politics
Christianity is the main religion, followed by many people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There are Catholics, Protestants, and other types of denominations found. There are also indigenous religions followed by the people in DR Congo. Islam followers are also present in small groups. The traditional practices such as vitalism, spiritism, and animism are followed here.
Congo follows the presidential democratic republic. The government is responsible for the parliament. The new constitution has provided new powers to the governments.
Democratic Republic of Congo economy
The central bank in Congo is responsible for the Congolese Franc. It is an important form of currency. The country ‘s natural resources are considered the richest in the world. It contains a massive amount of the raw materials in the land still untapped. 70% of the world’s Colton, diamond and copper are found here. But despite the natural wealth, the economy of Congo has been down since the 1980s. The nominal GDP of Congo is the lowest in the world.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |