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Population

112,832,473 people (2025)

Total GDP

$123.4B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$743 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.522 (171.)

About DR Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo is Africa's second-largest country with vast rainforest and mineral wealth. The country has cobalt, copper, and diamond mining with Congo River system. Congolese culture emphasizes music, dance, and diverse ethnic traditions.

The nation has tropical rainforest and savanna climate zones. DRC has presidential republic facing governance and security challenges. The country has enormous mineral potential and hydroelectric capacity.

Kinshasa is massive capital with rumba music heritage and river port. DRC has over 200 ethnic groups and linguistic diversity. The nation has French as official language with Lingala widely spoken.

Traditional Congolese culture includes Soukous music, traditional masks, and forest wisdom. The country has Christian majority with syncretic practices. Congolese cuisine features cassava, fish, and tropical ingredients.

The population is 102 million with high growth and urbanization challenges. DRC offers immense potential, cultural richness, and natural wealth in heart of Africa.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$79.1B
$71.7B
$64.4B
$57.0B
$49.6B
$50.9B
$49.6B
$55.3B
$63.3B
$64.4B
$71.0B
$79.1B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
23.0%
0-14
22.9%
9.5%
15-24
9.6%
11.0%
25-44
11.2%
4.7%
45-64
5.0%
1.4%
65+
1.7%
Male
Female
%49.6 (55.984.509)
%50.4 (56.847.963)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 430.709.445 +0.67% 190
2090 398.480.921 +0.93% 175.8
2080 358.920.647 +1.2% 158.3
2070 314.382.310 +1.51% 138.7
2060 266.679.132 +1.86% 117.6
2050 218.246.072 +2.22% 96.3
2040 172.595.582 +2.55% 76.1
2030 131.532.201 +3.02% 58
2025 NOW 112.832.473 +3.25% 49.8
2020 95.989.998 +3.27% 42.3
2015 81.035.531 +3.36% 35.7
2010 68.563.038 +3.24% 30.2
2005 58.775.724 +3.12% 25.9
2000 50.507.442 +3.26% 22.3
1995 44.433.704 +4.24% 19.6
1990 36.684.063 +3.37% 16.2
1985 31.264.816 +3.37% 13.8
1980 26.711.099 +3.18% 11.8
1975 23.021.101 +2.69% 10.2
1970 20.137.436 +2.9% 8.9
1965 17.427.802 +2.79% 7.7
1960 15.264.846 +2.51% 6.7
1955 13.630.351 +2.15% 6
1950 12.294.287 - 5.4

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Largest Cities

All Cities
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Geographic Regions

Bas-Uele
1.093.845
Équateur
1.626.606
Haut-Katanga
4.617.000
Haut-Lomami
2.540.761
Haut-Uele
1.920.867
Ituri
4.241.236
Kasaï
3.199.891
Kasaï-Central
3.317.238
Kasaï-Oriental
3.145.498
Kinshasa
14.342.000
Kongo Central
6.145.831
Kwango
2.152.766
Kwilu
5.174.601
Lomami
2.443.495
Lualaba
2.570.000
Mai-Ndombe
1.919.364
Maniema
2.333.579
Mongala
1.793.564
Nord-Ubangi
1.482.076
North Kivu
6.655.787
Sankuru
2.110.073
South Kivu
5.772.459
Sud-Ubangi
2.744.345
Tanganyika
2.654.654
Tshopo
2.614.630
Tshuapa
1.316.855

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