What is the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The population of Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to reach approximately 116,452,162 in 2026, according to UN projections.

What is the life expectancy in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Life expectancy at birth in Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to be 62.4 years in 2026.

What is the fertility rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The total fertility rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to be 5.80 children per woman in 2026.

What is the median age in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The median age in Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to be 15.9 years in 2026.

What is the age distribution in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo's population is projected to be 45.8% children (0-14 years), 51.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.1% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.

What is the GDP of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo's GDP is $123.4 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of the Congo is $2,144 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The inflation rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 3.3% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

12,689

Deaths today

2,625

Net emigration today

As of today, Democratic Republic of the Congo has approximately 116,452,162 people. Estimated births today: 12,689; deaths: 2,625.

Watch Democratic Republic of the 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

(223)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Kinshasa★ Capital	Kinshasa City	11.08M	515	21,520
2	Kasaï-Oriental	Kasaï-Oriental	3.68M	149	24,603
3	Lubumbashi	Katanga	2.93M	375	7,822
4	Beni	Nord-Kivu	1.96M	79	24,842
5	Kananga	Kasaï-Occidental	1.56M	107	14,525
6	Tshikapa	Kasaï-Occidental	1.08M	56	19,315
7	Bukavu	Sud-Kivu	975.8K	75	12,977
8	Kisangani	Orientale	920.0K	102	9,002
9	Goma	Nord-Kivu	828.0K	85	9,741
10	Kalemie	Katanga	776.2K	55	14,165
11	Kamina	Katanga	749.1K	41	18,095
12	Likasi	Katanga	702.3K	71	9,863
13	Bunia	Orientale	594.2K	73	8,095
14	Kikwit	Bandundu	563.6K	75	7,515
15	Manono	Katanga	531.1K	26	20,744
16	Butembo	Nord-Kivu	467.6K	82	5,702
17	Kolwezi	Katanga	467.4K	90	5,171
18	Gemena	Équateur	448.6K	38	11,868
19	Mbandaka	Équateur	437.6K	38	11,514
20	Uvira	Sud-Kivu	426.9K	33	12,935
21	Kongolo	Katanga	424.2K	31	13,595
22	Malemba-Nkulu	Katanga	398.3K	20	19,915
23	Matadi	Bas-Congo	386.3K	36	10,672
24	Mwene-Ditu	Kasaï-Oriental	365.0K	50	7,301
25	Ngandajika	Kasaï-Oriental	358.4K	30	11,947
26	Mulongo	Katanga	333.8K	18	18,963
27	Ilebo	Kasaï-Occidental	331.0K	22	15,043
28	Kindu	Maniema	321.2K	56	5,736
29	Fungurume	Katanga	310.5K	27	11,414
30	Kasumbalesa	Katanga	304.5K	37	8,187

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

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). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The population of Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to reach approximately 116,452,162 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: Life expectancy at birth in Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to be 62.4 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The total fertility rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to be 5.80 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The median age in Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to be 15.9 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: Democratic Republic of the Congo's population is projected to be 45.8% children (0-14 years), 51.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.1% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Democratic Republic of the Congo?: Democratic Republic of the Congo's GDP is $123.4 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of the Congo is $2,144 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The inflation rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 3.3% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

12,689

Deaths today

2,625

Net emigration today

As of today, Democratic Republic of the Congo has approximately 116,452,162 people. Estimated births today: 12,689; deaths: 2,625.

Watch Democratic Republic of the 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

(223)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Kinshasa★ Capital	Kinshasa City	11.08M	515	21,520
2	Kasaï-Oriental	Kasaï-Oriental	3.68M	149	24,603
3	Lubumbashi	Katanga	2.93M	375	7,822
4	Beni	Nord-Kivu	1.96M	79	24,842
5	Kananga	Kasaï-Occidental	1.56M	107	14,525
6	Tshikapa	Kasaï-Occidental	1.08M	56	19,315
7	Bukavu	Sud-Kivu	975.8K	75	12,977
8	Kisangani	Orientale	920.0K	102	9,002
9	Goma	Nord-Kivu	828.0K	85	9,741
10	Kalemie	Katanga	776.2K	55	14,165
11	Kamina	Katanga	749.1K	41	18,095
12	Likasi	Katanga	702.3K	71	9,863
13	Bunia	Orientale	594.2K	73	8,095
14	Kikwit	Bandundu	563.6K	75	7,515
15	Manono	Katanga	531.1K	26	20,744
16	Butembo	Nord-Kivu	467.6K	82	5,702
17	Kolwezi	Katanga	467.4K	90	5,171
18	Gemena	Équateur	448.6K	38	11,868
19	Mbandaka	Équateur	437.6K	38	11,514
20	Uvira	Sud-Kivu	426.9K	33	12,935
21	Kongolo	Katanga	424.2K	31	13,595
22	Malemba-Nkulu	Katanga	398.3K	20	19,915
23	Matadi	Bas-Congo	386.3K	36	10,672
24	Mwene-Ditu	Kasaï-Oriental	365.0K	50	7,301
25	Ngandajika	Kasaï-Oriental	358.4K	30	11,947
26	Mulongo	Katanga	333.8K	18	18,963
27	Ilebo	Kasaï-Occidental	331.0K	22	15,043
28	Kindu	Maniema	321.2K	56	5,736
29	Fungurume	Katanga	310.5K	27	11,414
30	Kasumbalesa	Katanga	304.5K	37	8,187

1975

2026

2050

Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.

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). Updated December 2025.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The population of Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to reach approximately 116,452,162 in 2026, according to UN projections.
What is the life expectancy in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: Life expectancy at birth in Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to be 62.4 years in 2026.
What is the fertility rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The total fertility rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to be 5.80 children per woman in 2026.
What is the median age in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The median age in Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to be 15.9 years in 2026.
What is the age distribution in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: Democratic Republic of the Congo's population is projected to be 45.8% children (0-14 years), 51.1% working age (15-64 years), and 3.1% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
What is the GDP of Democratic Republic of the Congo?: Democratic Republic of the Congo's GDP is $123.4 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of the Congo is $2,144 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
What is the inflation rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?: The inflation rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 3.3% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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