Urban Population: Congo, Republic of
Congo, Republic of 's urban population is currently 63.9% as of 2024. # Congo, Republic of Urban Population Congo's urban population reached 63.
Current (2024)
63.9%
+0.4% y/y
Peak (2024)
63.9%
Low (1960)
36.7%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Congo, Republic of
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Congo, Republic of
Analysis# Congo, Republic of Urban Population
Congo's urban population reached 63.887% in 2024, matching its all-time peak and representing a dramatic shift from 1960, when only 36.719% of the population lived in urban areas. Over six decades, the country experienced a 74% increase in urbanization, reflecting one of Africa's most significant rural-to-urban migrations. The current figure places Congo among the more urbanized nations in Central Africa.
The urbanization trend has accelerated steadily since 2015, with consistent annual growth averaging 0.1 percentage points. This gradual but sustained momentum suggests continued urban concentration in coming years, likely driven by economic opportunities in cities like Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire. The near-linear progression from 2015 onward indicates urbanization has stabilized at elevated levels, with further increases expected as migration patterns persist.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.9% | +0.35% |
| 2023 | 63.7% | +0.03% |
| 2022 | 63.6% | +0.04% |
| 2021 | 63.6% | +0.07% |
| 2020 | 63.6% | +0.09% |
| 2019 | 63.5% | +0.12% |
| 2018 | 63.4% | +0.14% |
| 2017 | 63.4% | +0.16% |
| 2016 | 63.3% | +0.18% |
| 2015 | 63.1% | +0.20% |
| 2014 | 63.0% | +0.22% |
| 2013 | 62.9% | +0.24% |
| 2012 | 62.7% | +0.25% |
| 2011 | 62.6% | +0.27% |
| 2010 | 62.4% | +0.28% |
| 2009 | 62.2% | +0.29% |
| 2008 | 62.0% | +0.30% |
| 2007 | 61.9% | +0.37% |
| 2006 | 61.6% | +0.51% |
| 2005 | 61.3% | +0.64% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 60.9% | +0.75% |
| 2003 | 60.5% | +0.83% |
| 2002 | 60.0% | +0.89% |
| 2001 | 59.4% | +0.93% |
| 2000 | 58.9% | +0.94% |
| 1999 | 58.3% | +0.93% |
| 1998 | 57.8% | +0.89% |
| 1997 | 57.3% | +0.83% |
| 1996 | 56.8% | +0.75% |
| 1995 | 56.4% | +0.70% |
| 1994 | 56.0% | +0.66% |
| 1993 | 55.6% | +0.64% |
| 1992 | 55.3% | +0.64% |
| 1991 | 54.9% | +0.66% |
| 1990 | 54.6% | +0.70% |
| 1989 | 54.2% | +0.75% |
| 1988 | 53.8% | +0.83% |
| 1987 | 53.4% | +0.93% |
| 1986 | 52.9% | +1.05% |
| 1985 | 52.3% | +1.29% |
| 1984 | 51.6% | +1.78% |
| 1983 | 50.7% | +2.36% |
| 1982 | 49.6% | +2.80% |
| 1981 | 48.2% | +3.12% |
| 1980 | 46.8% | +3.31% |
| 1979 | 45.3% | +3.36% |
| 1978 | 43.8% | +3.23% |
| 1977 | 42.4% | +2.93% |
| 1976 | 41.2% | +2.41% |
| 1975 | 40.2% | +1.62% |
| 1974 | 39.6% | +0.98% |
| 1973 | 39.2% | +0.81% |
| 1972 | 38.9% | +0.77% |
| 1971 | 38.6% | +0.73% |
| 1970 | 38.3% | +0.68% |
| 1969 | 38.1% | +0.62% |
| 1968 | 37.8% | +0.56% |
| 1967 | 37.6% | +0.49% |
| 1966 | 37.4% | +0.41% |
| 1965 | 37.3% | +0.33% |
| 1964 | 37.2% | +0.24% |
| 1963 | 37.1% | +0.15% |
| 1962 | 37.0% | +0.05% |
| 1961 | 37.0% | +0.77% |
| 1960 | 36.7% | — |
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