Population of DR Congo 2026
112٬083٬353
Population now (estimate)
2٬344٬858
Area (km²)
48
Density (per km²)
3.2%
Annual growth rate
112٬083٬353
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of DR Congo in 2026 is about 112,083,353 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 3.2%.
DR Congo covers about 2,344,858 km², with Kinshasa as its capital, giving a population density of around 48 people per km².
DR Congo is among the most populous countries in its region, with tens of millions of inhabitants. Its population growth is among the fastest, driven by high fertility rates, placing growing pressure on services and infrastructure.