Republic of Congo Population: 5,470,624
The democratic republic of Congo, also formerly known as Zaire, is located in central Africa. It is popularly known as the 11th largest country in the world by area and also the second-largest nation in all Africa. The capital city Brazzaville is full of a beautiful tourist location and culturally rich architecture. The Republic of Congo is also known as DR Congo.
Republic of Congo largest cities by population
The first largest city of Congo republic is Brazzaville that is 1,284,609. There is a total of 12 main districts in this city. However, Brazzaville is the central location for all administrative work. The second-largest city is known as Pointe-Noire that is 659,084. More than 70% of the population lives in the capital city in one of the 12 cities. The third-largest city is dolisie 103,894.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Bangui | 542,393 |
Bimbo | 129,655 |
Mbaiki | 67,132 |
Berberati | 61,815 |
Kaga Bandoro | 56,520 |
Bozoum | 40,201 |
Carnot | 38,071 |
Sibut | 34,267 |
Bambari | 32,547 |
Bria | 29,027 |
Bouar | 28,581 |
Bossangoa | 27,428 |
Nola | 26,809 |
Bangassou | 24,361 |
Damara | 20,093 |
Mobaye | 19,431 |
Paoua | 18,441 |
Boda | 16,655 |
Ippy | 16,571 |
Batangafo | 15,310 |
Republic of Congo population history
The historical population data of the Congo republic shows an overall high population rate. Every year there is an uneven change in the growth rate. The growth rate was at a peak in the year 2010, which is 3.36%. The total population for the current year is 5,518,087, and the growth rate is 2.56 % more than the previous years.
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 | 4,829,767 | 1.78% | 84,582 | -40,000 | 17.6 | 4.75 | 8 | 43.00% | 2,076,534 | 0.06% | 7,794,798,739 | 125 |
2019 | 4,745,185 | 1.69% | 78,817 | -40,000 | 17.2 | 5.03 | 8 | 42.50% | 2,015,708 | 0.06% | 7,713,468,100 | 126 |
2018 | 4,666,368 | 1.53% | 70,345 | -40,000 | 17.2 | 5.03 | 7 | 42.00% | 1,959,587 | 0.06% | 7,631,091,040 | 126 |
2017 | 4,596,023 | 1.29% | 58,337 | -40,000 | 17.2 | 5.03 | 7 | 41.50% | 1,909,283 | 0.06% | 7,547,858,925 | 126 |
2016 | 4,537,686 | 0.99% | 44,516 | -40,000 | 17.2 | 5.03 | 7 | 41.10% | 1,866,228 | 0.06% | 7,464,022,049 | 125 |
2015 | 4,493,170 | 0.48% | 21,280 | -79,226 | 17.1 | 5.1 | 7 | 40.80% | 1,831,054 | 0.06% | 7,379,797,139 | 124 |
2010 | 4,386,768 | 1.67% | 69,677 | -25,123 | 17.7 | 5.3 | 7 | 39.50% | 1,730,652 | 0.06% | 6,956,823,603 | 121 |
2005 | 4,038,382 | 2.10% | 79,591 | -4,881 | 18 | 5.45 | 6 | 38.90% | 1,571,461 | 0.06% | 6,541,907,027 | 125 |
2000 | 3,640,427 | 2.47% | 83,554 | 6,000 | 18.1 | 5.55 | 6 | 38.80% | 1,413,327 | 0.06% | 6,143,493,823 | 126 |
1995 | 3,222,656 | 2.80% | 83,184 | 10,000 | 18.2 | 5.7 | 5 | 38.70% | 1,248,262 | 0.06% | 5,744,212,979 | 128 |
1990 | 2,806,734 | 2.00% | 52,913 | -16,000 | 18.1 | 5.9 | 5 | 38.60% | 1,082,570 | 0.05% | 5,327,231,061 | 129 |
1985 | 2,542,169 | 2.94% | 68,563 | 8,000 | 18.8 | 5.9 | 4 | 36.80% | 935,996 | 0.05% | 4,870,921,740 | 131 |
1980 | 2,199,356 | 2.35% | 48,198 | -200 | 18.8 | 5.9 | 4 | 35.10% | 772,263 | 0.05% | 4,458,003,514 | 131 |
1975 | 1,958,367 | 1.58% | 29,445 | -10,000 | 19.1 | 5.95 | 3 | 32.90% | 644,978 | 0.05% | 4,079,480,606 | 132 |
1970 | 1,811,144 | 2.01% | 34,288 | 2,629 | 20.1 | 5.95 | 3 | 27.80% | 502,752 | 0.05% | 3,700,437,046 | 131 |
1965 | 1,639,706 | 1.77% | 27,608 | 2,386 | 21 | 5.9 | 3 | 23.60% | 387,790 | 0.05% | 3,339,583,597 | 128 |
1960 | 1,501,668 | 1.39% | 20,065 | 0 | 21.7 | 5.75 | 2 | 20.10% | 302,205 | 0.05% | 3,034,949,748 | 130 |
1955 | 1,401,341 | 1.10% | 14,938 | 0 | 22.3 | 5.52 | 2 | 17.00% | 238,917 | 0.05% | 2,773,019,936 | 128 |
Republic of Congo population forecast
The fertility rate in the Congo republic is very high, at 4.5. Due to the high fertility rate, the population is rising by nearly 3% every year, which is not suitable for the country’s economy or growth. The country is taking measures to curb population growth. The anticipated population for the following years are 2040 is 8,776,648, for 2045 it is 9,724,082 and for 2050 it is 10,701,994.
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 | 4,829,767 | 1.46% | 67,319 | -40,000 | 17.6 | 4.75 | 8 | 43.00% | 2,076,534 | 0.06% | 7,794,798,739 | 125 |
2025 | 5,338,264 | 2.02% | 101,699 | -16,000 | 18.6 | 4.75 | 9 | 45.90% | 2,451,673 | 0.07% | 8,184,437,460 | 124 |
2030 | 5,942,211 | 2.17% | 120,789 | -7,000 | 19.6 | 4.75 | 10 | 49.10% | 2,917,639 | 0.07% | 8,548,487,400 | 122 |
2035 | 6,577,413 | 2.05% | 127,040 | -5,000 | 20.6 | 4.75 | 11 | 52.50% | 3,454,676 | 0.07% | 8,887,524,213 | 116 |
2040 | 7,205,166 | 1.84% | 125,551 | -5,000 | 21.6 | 4.75 | 12 | 56.10% | 4,039,450 | 0.08% | 9,198,847,240 | 115 |
2045 | 7,813,300 | 1.63% | 121,627 | -5,000 | 22.8 | 4.75 | 13 | 59.70% | 4,665,212 | 0.08% | 9,481,803,274 | 113 |
2050 | 8,400,956 | 1.46% | 117,531 | 24 | 4.75 | 13 | 63.40% | 5,329,336 | 0.09% | 9,735,033,990 | 112 |
Republic of Congo demographics
The infant death rate in the country is dangerously high, which is 32.2 years. The deaths under age 5 are 42.0. The average life expectancy rate in the country is 65.21 years. People of 24-55 years of age are the high population.
Republic of Congo religion and politics
Christianity is the dominant religion practiced and followed in the Congo republic. More than 90% of the population practices Christianity or some form of Christianity. 1% of the population practice Sunni Islam. The remaining population or either non-religious or follow some unspecified religion. The indigenous people follow ancestral worship, spirit, and animist.
Republic of Congo economy
The economy of the Congo Republic is highly dependent on petroleum products. However, in recent years due to a decrease in oil prices, the once-prosperous economy is facing some economic issues. The country recently focuses on exporting natural gas and electricity to improve the economy.
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% |