Democratic Republic of the Congo Population Clock

Democratic Republic of the Congo population

119,563,751

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 3.25%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 119,563,751, growing at an annual rate of 3.25%. That works out to a net change of approximately 9,743 people per day or 405 per hour.

The population change in Democratic Republic of the Congo is driven by three components: approximately 4,559,718 births per year and 940,228 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 3.25% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 5.90 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo is growing through natural increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The current population of Democratic Republic of the Congo is approximately 119,563,751, growing at 3.25% per year.

How fast is the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo changing?

By approximately 9,743 people per day, or 405 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Yes. With approximately 4,559,718 births and 940,228 deaths per year, Democratic Republic of the Congo has a natural population increase of about 3,619,490 people annually.

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