Urban Population: Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Congo, Dem. Rep. of the's urban population is currently 44.7% as of 2024. # Congo, Dem.
Current (2024)
44.7%
+0.8% y/y
Peak (2024)
44.7%
Low (1960)
22.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Analysis# Congo, Dem. Rep. of the Urban Population
Urban residents now comprise 44.746% of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's population in 2024, marking the all-time peak for the country. This represents a dramatic shift from 1960, when only 22.3% of the population lived in urban areas—a total increase of 100.7% over six decades. The nation has nearly doubled its urbanization rate, reflecting significant migration patterns and demographic changes across the region.
The consistent upward trajectory since 2015 shows steady annual growth averaging roughly 0.35 percentage points per year. From 2015 to 2024, urban population share climbed from 41.344% to the current 44.746%, demonstrating sustained urbanization momentum. If this trend continues at the same pace, the DRC's urban population will likely exceed 45% within the next few years, further reshaping the country's demographic and economic landscape.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.7% | +0.84% |
| 2023 | 44.4% | +0.85% |
| 2022 | 44.0% | +0.86% |
| 2021 | 43.6% | +0.87% |
| 2020 | 43.3% | +0.88% |
| 2019 | 42.9% | +0.89% |
| 2018 | 42.5% | +0.91% |
| 2017 | 42.1% | +0.92% |
| 2016 | 41.7% | +0.93% |
| 2015 | 41.3% | +0.95% |
| 2014 | 41.0% | +0.96% |
| 2013 | 40.6% | +0.97% |
| 2012 | 40.2% | +0.99% |
| 2011 | 39.8% | +1.00% |
| 2010 | 39.4% | +1.01% |
| 2009 | 39.0% | +1.03% |
| 2008 | 38.6% | +1.04% |
| 2007 | 38.2% | +1.06% |
| 2006 | 37.8% | +1.07% |
| 2005 | 37.4% | +1.09% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 37.0% | +1.47% |
| 2003 | 36.5% | +1.47% |
| 2002 | 35.9% | +1.47% |
| 2001 | 35.4% | +1.47% |
| 2000 | 34.9% | +1.47% |
| 1999 | 34.4% | +1.47% |
| 1998 | 33.9% | +1.47% |
| 1997 | 33.4% | +1.46% |
| 1996 | 32.9% | +1.45% |
| 1995 | 32.5% | +1.43% |
| 1994 | 32.0% | +1.42% |
| 1993 | 31.5% | +1.40% |
| 1992 | 31.1% | +1.38% |
| 1991 | 30.7% | +1.36% |
| 1990 | 30.3% | +1.33% |
| 1989 | 29.9% | +1.31% |
| 1988 | 29.5% | +1.27% |
| 1987 | 29.1% | +1.24% |
| 1986 | 28.8% | +1.20% |
| 1985 | 28.4% | +1.15% |
| 1984 | 28.1% | +1.14% |
| 1983 | 27.8% | +1.15% |
| 1982 | 27.5% | +1.15% |
| 1981 | 27.2% | +1.16% |
| 1980 | 26.8% | +1.16% |
| 1979 | 26.5% | +1.16% |
| 1978 | 26.2% | +1.15% |
| 1977 | 25.9% | +1.15% |
| 1976 | 25.6% | +1.13% |
| 1975 | 25.4% | +1.12% |
| 1974 | 25.1% | +1.10% |
| 1973 | 24.8% | +1.08% |
| 1972 | 24.5% | +1.05% |
| 1971 | 24.3% | +1.02% |
| 1970 | 24.0% | +0.99% |
| 1969 | 23.8% | +0.95% |
| 1968 | 23.6% | +0.90% |
| 1967 | 23.4% | +0.85% |
| 1966 | 23.2% | +0.80% |
| 1965 | 23.0% | +0.74% |
| 1964 | 22.8% | +0.68% |
| 1963 | 22.7% | +0.62% |
| 1962 | 22.5% | +0.54% |
| 1961 | 22.4% | +0.47% |
| 1960 | 22.3% | — |
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