Democratic Republic of the Congo: Population growth
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| Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Population growth, percent |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 3.20 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1961 - 2025 |
| Average | 3.08 |
| Min - Max | 1.61 - 4.73 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2025 is 3.2 percent, a decline from 3.24 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 1.11 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1961 to 2025 is 3.08 percent. The minimum value, 1.61 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 4.73 percent was recorded in 1994.
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Definition: Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 112.83 | 2025 | million |
| Percent urban population | 45.11 | 2025 | percent |
| Population density | 47 | 2023 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 3.08 | 2024 | percent |
| Percent children | 45.95 | 2025 | percent |
| Percent female population | 50.39 | 2024 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 54.89 | 2025 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 96.21 | 2025 | percent |
| Refugee population | 523,392 | 2023 | refugees |
| Population growth | 3.20 | 2025 | percent |