What is the population of Congo?

The population of Congo is approximately 6,637,785 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in Congo?

Life expectancy at birth in Congo is 66.4 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Congo?

The total fertility rate in Congo is 3.99 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in Congo?

The median age in Congo is 18.7 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in Congo?

Congo's population is 39.4% children (0-14 years), 57.5% working age (15-64 years), and 3.1% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in Congo?

The GDP per capita in Congo is $6,712 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Congo?

The inflation rate in Congo is 2.8% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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Congo

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

543

Deaths today

112

Net emigration today

As of today, Congo has approximately 6,637,785 people. Estimated births today: 543; deaths: 112.

Watch Congo's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(4)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Brazzaville★ Capital	Brazzaville	3.74M	279	13,406
2	Pointe-Noire	Pointe Noire	1.71M	217	7,853
3	Dolisie	Niari	136.0K	27	5,037
4	Nkayi	Bouenza	59.7K	14	4,201

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Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

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