Democratic Republic of the Congo Population Pyramid 2039

Democratic Republic of the Congo
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2039
Population: 168,296,694

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Summary

Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2039

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 168,296,694 in 2039. That would be 31.8% more than in 2029 (127,674,140).

The median age is projected at 18.7 years, with 75.9 children under 15 and 6.0 people aged 65 or over for every 100 people of working age (15–64). The pyramid is expansive: its wide base of young cohorts reflects high fertility and a rapidly growing population.

Ranks #10 of 201 by population Ranks #199 of 201 by median age Ranks #2 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
168,296,694
Median age
18.7
0-14 %
41.7%
65+ %
3.3%
Child dependency
75.9
Old-age dependency
6.0
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 168,296,695 18.7
Angola 57,501,916 19.8
Cameroon 41,332,841 21.8
Chad 30,584,707 18.4
Congo 8,896,174 22.4
Frequently asked questions about Democratic Republic of the Congo's population
How many people are projected to live in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2039?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is projected to have a population of 168,296,694 in 2039.
Is the Democratic Republic of the Congo's population growing or shrinking?
Yes, growing: up 31.8% from 2029, 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 18.7 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, 41.7% of people are under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does the Democratic Republic of the Congo have?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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