Democratic Republic of the Congo Population Pyramid 1998

Democratic Republic of the Congo
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1998
Population: 47,297,600

Year

-5 -1   1998  +1 +5

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Summary

Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1998

In 1998, the Democratic Republic of the Congo had a total population of 47,297,600 people. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 37.6%, up from 34,382,752 in 1988.

The median age was 17.2 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 88.7 children under 15 and 5.7 people aged 65 or over. The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #24 of 201 by population Ranks #175 of 201 by median age Ranks #23 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Democratic Republic of the Congo
Population
47,297,600
Median age
17.2
0-14 %
45.6%
65+ %
2.9%
Child dependency
88.7
Old-age dependency
5.7
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
218,246,072
Population 2100
430,709,446
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 6.05

In 2023 women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo had on average 6.05 children, above the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
3040506070
19602023 · 61.9

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 61.9 years on average (64.0 years for girls, 59.8 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,046,870 immigrants live in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1.0% of the population.

Central African Republic368,125
Rwanda286,208
Angola201,592
South Sudan103,594
Burundi67,352
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,097,383 people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo live in other countries.

Uganda637,206
Rwanda236,385
Burundi224,091
Congo168,387
France120,178
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Democratic Republic of the Congo compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Democratic Republic of the Congo 47,297,600 17.2
Angola 15,159,370 17.1
Cameroon 14,144,860 17.1
Chad 7,938,840 15.8
Central African Republic 3,628,827 17.1
Frequently asked questions about Democratic Republic of the Congo's population
What was the population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1998?
In 1998, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's population was 47,297,600.
Is the population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 37.6% from 1988, with a projected population of 218,246,072 in 2050.
What is the median age in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's median age is 17.2 years.
What share of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's population is over 65 or under 15?
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 45.6% of people are under 15 and 2.9% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does the Democratic Republic of the Congo have?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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