What is the Population of DR Congo?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
DR Congo has a population of approximately 112,832,000 people, making it the 13th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 1.41% of the world's population. With a land area of 2,344,858 km², the population density is roughly 48 people per km².
| Population | 112,832,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 13th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 1.41% |
| Area | 2,344,858 km² |
| Population density | 48 / km² |
| Demonym | Congolese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | 112,832,000 | 13th |
| Mexico | 130,575,786 | 10th |
| Japan | 123,210,000 | 11th |
| Philippines | 114,123,600 | 12th |
| Ethiopia | 111,652,998 | 14th |
| Egypt | 107,271,260 | 15th |
| Vietnam | 101,343,800 | 16th |
DR Congo compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | 36,170,961 | 1,246,700 |
| Burundi | 12,332,788 | 27,834 |
| Central African Republic | 6,470,307 | 622,984 |
| Republic of the Congo | 6,142,180 | 342,000 |
| Rwanda | 14,104,969 | 26,338 |
| South Sudan | 15,786,898 | 619,745 |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 947,303 |
| Uganda | 45,905,417 | 241,550 |
| Zambia | 19,693,423 | 752,612 |
DR Congo in context
- DR Congo covers 2,344,858 km², making it the 11th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 9 countries: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.
- With 112,832,000 people, DR Congo holds about 48.9% of the population of Middle Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- DR Congo is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of DR Congo — FAQ
What is the population of DR Congo?
The population of DR Congo is approximately 112,832,000 (112.8 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of DR Congo in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of DR Congo at approximately 112,832,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). DR Congo is the 13th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in DR Congo?
Approximately 112,832,000 people live in DR Congo, making it the 13th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does DR Congo rank by population?
DR Congo is the 13th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 1.41%.
What is the population density of DR Congo?
DR Congo has a population density of roughly 48 people per km², based on a land area of 2,344,858 km².
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