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Rank #44 by World Population

🇨🇩Congo, Dem. Rep.

Congo, Dem. Rep. has a population of 105,789,731, ranking #44 in the world. The capital is Kinshasa. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .

World Bank: Low income

105,789,731

Population

#44

World Rank

61.9

Life Expectancy

$660

GDP Per Capita

Congo, Dem. Rep., #44 by world population

Congo, Dem. Rep. Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Congo, Dem. Rep. had a population of 15,264,846 in 1960 and 109,276,265 in 2024, a 7.2× growth over 64 years. The peak was 109,276,265 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.12%.

2024 · 109M19602024
Congo, Dem. Rep. population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

109,276,265

Population (2024)

15,264,846

Population (1960)

109,276,265

Peak (2024)

3.12%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
196015,264,846
196115,662,374
196216,075,724
196316,507,599
196416,955,327
196517,427,802
196617,931,929
196718,462,782
196819,012,189
196919,570,445
197020,137,436
197120,695,569
197221,251,160
197321,827,665
197422,418,878
197523,021,101
197623,624,031
197724,229,061
197824,992,689
197925,886,782
198026,711,099
198127,500,515
198228,338,190
198329,250,963
198430,245,081
198531,264,816
198632,265,196
198733,298,904
198834,382,752
198935,486,866
199036,684,063
199137,925,817
199239,228,910
199340,656,336
199442,626,876
199544,433,704
199645,296,124
199746,029,902
199847,297,600
199948,912,971
200050,507,442
200152,132,646
200253,750,524
200355,343,867
200456,997,741
200558,775,724
200660,615,908
200762,477,752
200864,390,664
200966,412,044
201068,563,038
201170,849,311
201273,254,618
201375,789,395
201478,403,242
201581,035,531
201683,956,415
201787,083,398
201890,047,644
201992,947,442
202095,989,998
202199,148,932
2022102,396,968
2023105,789,731
2024109,276,265

Demographics

Population105,789,731
Population Growth Rate3.26%
Urban Population44.4%
Fertility Rate6.05 births/woman
Life Expectancy61.9 years
Infant Mortality Rate57.2 per 1,000
Literacy Rate68.5%

Economy & Trade

$660

GDP Per Capita

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

Low income

Income Level

44.7

Gini Index (inequality)

86.7%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

3.7%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

0.21

Physicians per 1,000

68.5%

Literacy Rate

57.2

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

22.1%

Electricity Access

18.0%

Internet Users

47

Mobile Subs per 100

46.7

People per km2

-14,992

Net Migration

Environment

54.2%

Forest Area

Congo, Dem. Rep. Climate

Congo, Dem. Rep. has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F) and receives about 1429 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

25.5°C

Avg Temp

1429

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

15°25°35°258mmJFMAMJJASOND
— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)
Congo, Dem. Rep. — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January26° / 79°146 mm
February27° / 80°134 mm
March27° / 80°179 mm
April27° / 80°212 mm
May26° / 79°136 mm
June24° / 75°6 mm
July23° / 73°2 mm
August24° / 75°7 mm
September25° / 78°37 mm
October26° / 79°139 mm
November26° / 79°258 mm
December26° / 78°173 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Congo, Dem. Rep.

The most comfortable months to visit Congo, Dem. Rep. are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 19°C low). November is usually the wettest month.

JulyAugustJune

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Congo, Dem. Rep. in global context

Congo, Dem. Rep. is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Congo, Dem. Rep. has a population of 105,789,731, ranking #44 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 3.26%.

Life expectancy in Congo, Dem. Rep. is 61.9 years. The infant mortality rate is 57.2 per 1,000 live births.

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s GDP per capita is $660. It is classified as a low income country by the World Bank.

44.4% of Congo, Dem. Rep.'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 46.7 people per square kilometer.

The adult literacy rate in Congo, Dem. Rep. is 68.5%.

The most comfortable months to visit Congo, Dem. Rep. are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

Congo, Dem. Rep. has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C and about 1429 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically April and the coldest is July.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

Congo, Dem. Rep. is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 105,789,731. The population is expanding fast — roughly 3.3% annually.

Congo, Dem. Rep. is a lower-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $660. Life expectancy is 61.9 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 6.1 births per woman, and 44.4% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.