Population of Congo, Dem. Rep.

Analysis# Democratic Republic of Congo Population Analysis The DRC's population of 109.3 million in 2024 reflects explosive growth, with a 39.38% increase over the past decade translating to roughly 31 million people added since 2014. This growth rate positions the country as the 15th most populous globally and indicates a fertility-driven expansion typical of sub-Saharan Africa, where the median age remains under 18. The peak growth decade in the 1990s likely coincided with post-conflict population recovery, though the current decade's 3.9% annual growth rate remains substantial and compounds pressure on infrastructure and resources across the nation's 2.3 million square kilometers.