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In 2026, DR Congo's total fertility rate is 5.80 children per woman, above the 2.1 replacement level. Over the preceding five years it has fallen by 0.35 children per woman. About 4.6 million babies are born a year, a crude birth rate of 39.8 per 1,000. Its net reproduction rate sits at 2.51, above the 1.0 replacement mark. Women are having children at a mean age of 30.1 years. Mothers aged 15-19 account for 13% of births. By 2100, projections see it reaching 2.16 children per woman.
Fertility rate
5.80 children/woman
Birth rate
39.8 per 1,000 people
Total births
4.6M
Mean age at birth
30.1 years
With 5.80 children per woman, DR Congo has one of the higher fertility rates globally. This is expected to moderate significantly, falling to 2.16 by 2100. Teen pregnancy remains notable, with 13% of births to mothers aged 15-19.