COUNTRY PROFILECongo
Congo, Rep. · Sub-Saharan Africa
Congo's population is 6,484,437 (2025) — the 110th-largest in the world and the 36th-largest in Africa, growing by about 151,476 people a year.
6,568,936
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing6,484,437 (World Bank, 2025) + +151,476/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
Congo Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
6,484,437
World rank
#110
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
19.0 / km²
341,500 km² land area
GDP / capita
$2,515
#138 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 1267 people on Earth lives in Congo
Congo's Population Growth
Yes — Congo's population rose by 151,476 people (+2.39%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 4.1 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
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Congo Demographics
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Population density2025
19.0 people / km²
341,500 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
19.6 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
66.0 years
M 64.3 · F 67.7
Average height2019
171.2 cm (male)
female 158.8 cm
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
36.5 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
64.1 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
4.1 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−2,999 people
negative in latest year
Congo in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population6,484,437 people
#110 / 217
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GDP$16.3B
#138 / 186
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Life expectancy66 years
#188 / 217
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Average height171.2 cm (male)
#124 / 200
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Cleanest air36.54 µg/m³ PM2.5
#172 / 200
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 3,241,625Female — 3,242,810
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Congo Located?
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Currency
- Franc (XAF)
- Language(s)
- French, Kongo, Lingala
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Continent
- 54 countries in Africa →
- Land area
- 341,500 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 342,000 km²
- Borders
- 5 countries
Shares a border with
Central African Republic
Gabon
DR Congo
Cameroon
AngolaCongoVSExplore Congo in Every Ranking
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Congo?
Congo's population is 6,484,437 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #110 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Congo?
6,484,437 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Congo's population density?
19.0 people per km², based on a land area of 341,500 km².
What is Congo ranked in population worldwide?
#110 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Congo?
66.0 years on average (2024) — 64.3 for men, 67.7 for women.
What is Congo's GDP?
$16.3B, ranking #138 of 186 economies we track — $2,515 per capita.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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