Republic of the Congo Population
Sub-Saharan Africa · 109th most populous · Lower middle income
Population right now (estimate)
6,686,390
The population of Republic of the Congo is about 6,686,390 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 6.6 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.08% of the world's people.
Republic of the Congo is ranked 109th of 217 by population. Its population is growing fast — about 2.4% a year, roughly 430 more people every day. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 11.0 million. That is 6.3 times its 1960 population of 1.1 million. Population density is 19 people per square kilometre. 64% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
6.6 million
Yearly change
+2.36%
World rank
109th
Share of world
0.08%
Density
19/km²
Land area
341,500 km²
Life expectancy
66.0 yrs
Births per woman
4.11
GDP per capita
$2,515
GDP
$16.3B
Population of Republic of the Congo, 1960–2050
Republic of the Congo population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,056,732 | — | 3 |
| 1970 | 1,397,638 | +3.06% | 4 |
| 1980 | 1,828,985 | +2.26% | 5 |
| 1990 | 2,380,560 | +2.90% | 7 |
| 2000 | 3,151,345 | +3.91% | 9 |
| 2010 | 4,462,290 | +4.23% | 13 |
| 2020 | 5,752,791 | +2.42% | 17 |
| 2024 | 6,332,961 | +2.43% | 19 |
| 2026proj. | 6,637,785 | +2.36% | 19 |
| 2030proj. | 7,282,266 | +2.33% | 21 |
| 2040proj. | 9,083,971 | +2.11% | 27 |
| 2050proj. | 11,006,471 | +1.78% | 32 |
Republic of the Congo vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 26.8 times as many people as Republic of the Congo. Bangladesh is 70.3 times more densely populated.
Republic of the Congo population: questions and answers
What is the population of Republic of the Congo in 2026?
About 6,637,785 (6.6 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Republic of the Congo's population growing?
Yes, by about 2.36% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Republic of the Congo?
About 19 people per km², with a land area of 341,500 km².
What will the population of Republic of the Congo be in 2050?
About 11.0 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Republic of the Congo?
Brazzaville.
What is the life expectancy in Republic of the Congo?
66.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.