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Congo· by the numbers

Congo, Rep.

6,580,391
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 ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 1267 on Earth

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.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Congo Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#110 of 217
6,484,437
Area
342,000 km²
19.0 km² land area
GDP#138 of 186
$16.3B
GDP / capita
$2,515
2025
#138 economy overall
Price level#136 of 200
35 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.08%
1 in 1,267 people on Earth lives in Congo

Congo in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population6,484,437 people
#110 / 217
GDP$16.3B
#138 / 186
Average income$2,280 GNI per person
#143 / 182
Life expectancy66 years
#188 / 217
Average height171.2 cm (male)
#124 / 200
Median age18.3 years, half older
#193 / 220
Cleanest air36.54 µg/m³ PM2.5
#172 / 200
Internet users47.3% of population online
#147 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

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.

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.

Congo Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
19.0 people / km²
341,500 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
18.3 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
Aged 65+2025
3.1 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 3,241,625Female — 3,242,810
0-4 · Male: 459,5770-4 · Female: 450,7650-45-9 · Male: 429,5025-9 · Female: 421,5875-910-14 · Male: 417,74710-14 · Female: 410,90310-1415-19 · Male: 355,11715-19 · Female: 351,01715-1920-24 · Male: 282,13720-24 · Female: 280,06820-2425-29 · Male: 232,61825-29 · Female: 231,44425-2930-34 · Male: 204,01630-34 · Female: 203,57330-3435-39 · Male: 186,11135-39 · Female: 187,00735-3940-44 · Male: 167,73840-44 · Female: 167,34340-4445-49 · Male: 145,49845-49 · Female: 146,39745-4950-54 · Male: 116,14250-54 · Female: 119,09350-5455-59 · Male: 89,69555-59 · Female: 95,38155-5960-64 · Male: 65,22060-64 · Female: 70,22660-6465-69 · Male: 43,20065-69 · Female: 48,18265-6970-74 · Male: 24,73670-74 · Female: 30,06070-7475-79 · Male: 13,30875-79 · Female: 17,04175-7980+ · Male: 9,26380+ · Female: 12,72380+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Brazzaville
1,982,000
2
Pointe-Noire
1,032,000
3
Dolisie
121,000
4
Nkayi
103,000
5
Kayes
58,737
6
Impfondo
48,939
7
Ouesso
40,667
8
Owando
35,698
9
Sibiti
33,122
10
Loutété
27,726
11
Bouansa
27,512
12
Gamboma
26,718

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 RepublicGabonDR CongoCameroonAngola

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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.

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