Congo Population Clock

Congo population

6,771,201

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.39%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Congo

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Congo is 6,771,200, growing at an annual rate of 2.39%. That works out to a net change of approximately 415 people per day or 17 per hour.

The population change in Congo is driven by three components: approximately 195,536 births per year and 40,250 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.39% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 4.05 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Congo is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Congo?

The current population of Congo is approximately 6,771,200, growing at 2.39% per year.

How fast is the population of Congo changing?

By approximately 415 people per day, or 17 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Congo?

Yes. With approximately 195,536 births and 40,250 deaths per year, Congo has a natural population increase of about 155,286 people annually.

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