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%.
6,332,961
Population (2024)
1,056,732
Population (1960)
6,332,961
Peak (2024)
2.84%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,056,732 |
| 1961 | 1,084,389 |
| 1962 | 1,113,175 |
| 1963 | 1,143,263 |
| 1964 | 1,174,816 |
| 1965 | 1,207,880 |
| 1966 | 1,242,534 |
| 1967 | 1,278,691 |
| 1968 | 1,316,519 |
| 1969 | 1,356,182 |
| 1970 | 1,397,638 |
| 1971 | 1,441,039 |
| 1972 | 1,486,468 |
| 1973 | 1,533,680 |
| 1974 | 1,582,301 |
| 1975 | 1,627,032 |
| 1976 | 1,667,225 |
| 1977 | 1,707,568 |
| 1978 | 1,748,089 |
| 1979 | 1,788,524 |
| 1980 | 1,828,985 |
| 1981 | 1,869,759 |
| 1982 | 1,910,430 |
| 1983 | 1,950,321 |
| 1984 | 1,999,528 |
| 1985 | 2,059,311 |
| 1986 | 2,120,602 |
| 1987 | 2,183,473 |
| 1988 | 2,247,653 |
| 1989 | 2,313,558 |
| 1990 | 2,380,560 |
| 1991 | 2,449,229 |
| 1992 | 2,519,465 |
| 1993 | 2,595,124 |
| 1994 | 2,673,144 |
| 1995 | 2,749,461 |
| 1996 | 2,826,785 |
| 1997 | 2,887,862 |
| 1998 | 2,952,061 |
| 1999 | 3,032,874 |
| 2000 | 3,151,345 |
| 2001 | 3,272,537 |
| 2002 | 3,350,771 |
| 2003 | 3,445,753 |
| 2004 | 3,565,554 |
| 2005 | 3,696,393 |
| 2006 | 3,837,409 |
| 2007 | 3,980,430 |
| 2008 | 4,113,517 |
| 2009 | 4,281,219 |
| 2010 | 4,462,290 |
| 2011 | 4,609,724 |
| 2012 | 4,740,450 |
| 2013 | 4,857,099 |
| 2014 | 4,975,880 |
| 2015 | 5,097,581 |
| 2016 | 5,222,536 |
| 2017 | 5,351,011 |
| 2018 | 5,483,118 |
| 2019 | 5,616,661 |
| 2020 | 5,752,791 |
| 2021 | 5,892,183 |
| 2022 | 6,035,104 |
| 2023 | 6,182,885 |
| 2024 | 6,332,961 |
Demographics
| Population | 6,182,885 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.42% |
| Urban Population | 63.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 4.16 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 65.8 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 27.7 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
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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.