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Rank #45 by World Population

🇨🇬Congo, Rep.

Congo, Rep. has a population of 6,182,885, ranking #45 in the world. The capital is Brazzaville. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .

World Bank: Lower middle income

6,182,885

Population

#45

World Rank

65.8

Life Expectancy

$2,478

GDP Per Capita

Congo, Rep., #45 by world population

Congo, Rep. Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Congo, Rep. had a population of 1,056,732 in 1960 and 6,332,961 in 2024, a 6.0× growth over 64 years. The peak was 6,332,961 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.84%.

2024 · 6.3M19602024
Congo, Rep. population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

6,332,961

Population (2024)

1,056,732

Population (1960)

6,332,961

Peak (2024)

2.84%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
19601,056,732
19611,084,389
19621,113,175
19631,143,263
19641,174,816
19651,207,880
19661,242,534
19671,278,691
19681,316,519
19691,356,182
19701,397,638
19711,441,039
19721,486,468
19731,533,680
19741,582,301
19751,627,032
19761,667,225
19771,707,568
19781,748,089
19791,788,524
19801,828,985
19811,869,759
19821,910,430
19831,950,321
19841,999,528
19852,059,311
19862,120,602
19872,183,473
19882,247,653
19892,313,558
19902,380,560
19912,449,229
19922,519,465
19932,595,124
19942,673,144
19952,749,461
19962,826,785
19972,887,862
19982,952,061
19993,032,874
20003,151,345
20013,272,537
20023,350,771
20033,445,753
20043,565,554
20053,696,393
20063,837,409
20073,980,430
20084,113,517
20094,281,219
20104,462,290
20114,609,724
20124,740,450
20134,857,099
20144,975,880
20155,097,581
20165,222,536
20175,351,011
20185,483,118
20195,616,661
20205,752,791
20215,892,183
20226,035,104
20236,182,885
20246,332,961

Demographics

Population6,182,885
Population Growth Rate2.42%
Urban Population63.7%
Fertility Rate4.16 births/woman
Life Expectancy65.8 years
Infant Mortality Rate27.7 per 1,000
Literacy Rate-

Economy & Trade

$2,478

GDP Per Capita

19.9%

Unemployment Rate

Lower middle income

Income Level

96.2%

Trade (% of GDP)

Health & Education

3.3%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

0.17

Physicians per 1,000

3.3%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

27.7

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

51.3%

Electricity Access

41.0%

Internet Users

96

Mobile Subs per 100

18.1

People per km2

-995

Net Migration

Environment

64.1%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

AngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundi

Congo, Rep. in global context

Congo, 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, Rep. has a population of 6,182,885, ranking #45 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.42%.

Life expectancy in Congo, Rep. is 65.8 years. The infant mortality rate is 27.7 per 1,000 live births.

Congo, Rep.'s GDP per capita is $2,478. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.

63.7% of Congo, Rep.'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 18.1 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Congo, Rep. is available from the World Bank.

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, Rep. is a country in Sub-Saharan Africa with a population of 6,182,885. Its population is growing quickly, by about 2.4% a year.

GDP per capita is roughly $2,478, placing Congo, Rep. among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 65.8 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 4.2 births per woman, and 63.7% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.