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In 2026, the Congo's population is projected at 6,637,785. That is an 8-fold increase on the 835,261 recorded in 1950. It is growing at +2.33% a year, one of the faster rates globally, adding about 154.4K people a year. With only 19 people/km², it is one of the world's more sparsely settled countries. Half the population is younger than 18.7 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 23.1 by 2050. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 100 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 20,025,644, up 202% from 2026.
Total population
6,637,785
Density
19 people/km²
Median age
18.7 years
Growth rate
+2.33%
The Congo is experiencing rapid population growth, adding hundreds of thousands of people each year. The population is gradually aging, with median age projected to reach 23 by 2050 (up from 19 in 2026). Population density is low at 19 people per km². Looking ahead, UN projections show the population reaching 20M by 2100, more than double 2026's level.