Congo Population Pyramid (2026)
The Republic of the Congo has a population of 6,637,786 in 2026, according to the UN World Population Prospects 2024 (projection for 1 July). That is the 110th-largest population in the world and 0.08% of the global total of 8.30 billion. Children under 15 make up 39.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 3.1%, with 99.9 males for every 100 females.
Congo Demographics
The Republic of the Congo has 6.6 million people in 2026, up 374.9% from 1.4 million in 1970.
Births outnumber deaths by 157,703 (UN projection for 2026).
Median age 18.7 — the 24th-lowest of 194 countries.
65+ share 3.1% — the 24th-lowest of 194 countries.
Largest generation: Gen Alpha — 31.3% (2,079,830)
All generations in the Republic of the Congo →Population pyramid, 1950 to 2026
Watch how the Republic of the Congo's population structure evolved from 1950 to 2026
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Sex Ratio & Gender Distribution
The Republic of the Congo has 99.9 males per 100 females (sex ratio)
Women outnumber men by 1,698 (0.0% of the population).
Male Statistics
- Population:3,318,044
- Percentage:50.0%
Female Statistics
- Population:3,319,742
- Percentage:50.0%
- Ratio Format:1:1.001
Sex Ratio Analysis
The sex ratio of the Republic of the Congo indicates more females than males.
Birth Statistics & Natality Data
Estimated births today
Simulated from the UN WPP 2024 projection of 198,689 births in 2026.
Current Birth Metrics (2026)
Temporal Distribution
Averages from the UN annual births, 2026 projection
Historical Birth Rate Trends, 1950 to 2026
Birth Statistics, 2021 to 2026
| Year | Births | Birth Rate (per 1,000) | TFR (children/woman) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 184,882 | 31.4 | 4.28 | estimate |
| 2022 | 186,731 | 30.9 | 4.22 | estimate |
| 2023 | 189,365 | 30.6 | 4.16 | estimate |
| 2024 | 192,673 | 30.4 | 4.11 | projection |
| 2025 | 195,536 | 30.2 | 4.05 | projection |
| 2026 | 198,689 | 29.9 | 3.99 | projection |
Historical Analysis
Global Context (2026)
Source: UN WPP 2024: births, birth rate and fertility for 2024 and later are medium-variant projections; 1950–2023 are estimates. The live counter is a uniform simulation of the 2026 projection (198,689 births), not a real-time feed.
Median Age Analysis
The Republic of the Congo's median age is 18.7 years
Half the population is younger than 18.7 years, half is older — indicating a very young society
Complete Age Distribution & Youth Demographics
| Age Group | Population | % | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 923,969 | 13.9% | Youth |
| 5-9 | 858,373 | 12.9% | Youth |
| 10-14 | 833,178 | 12.6% | Youth |
| 15-19 | 739,374 | 11.1% | Young Adult |
| 20-24 | 585,300 | 8.8% | Young Adult |
| 25-29 | 477,134 | 7.2% | Working Age |
| 30-34 | 416,010 | 6.3% | Working Age |
| 35-39 | 377,365 | 5.7% | Working Age |
| 40-44 | 341,628 | 5.1% | Working Age |
| 45-49 | 298,708 | 4.5% | Working Age |
| 50-54 | 244,500 | 3.7% | Working Age |
| 55-59 | 191,470 | 2.9% | Working Age |
| 60-64 | 142,164 | 2.1% | Working Age |
| 65-69 | 96,258 | 1.5% | Senior |
| 70-74 | 58,014 | 0.9% | Senior |
| 75-79 | 31,738 | 0.5% | Senior |
| 80-84 | 14,927 | 0.2% | Senior |
| 85-89 | 5,966 | 0.1% | Senior |
| 90-94 | 1,470 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 95-99 | 225 | 0.0% | Senior |
| 100+ | 14 | 0.0% | Senior |
Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Stage
Stage 3 (falling birth rate): 3.99 children per woman and 29.9 births per 1,000, with a low death rate (6.2). Read more about Stage 3 of the Demographic Transition Model.
Fertility Rate & Birth Statistics
Congo Total Fertility Rate: 3.99 children per woman
Above the replacement level of 2.1
Fertility Rate Trends
Historical data (solid line) and future projections (dashed line)
Historical Fertility Trends
| Year | Total Fertility Rate | Birth Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4.28 | 31.4 | |
| 2022 | 4.22 | 30.9 | ↓0.06 |
| 2023 | 4.16 | 30.6 | ↓0.06 |
| 2024 | 4.11 | 30.4 | ↓0.05 |
| 2025 | 4.05 | 30.2 | ↓0.06 |
| 2026 | 3.99 | 29.9 | ↓0.06 |
Global Context
- • World Average: 2.23 children per woman
- • Comparison: Above global average
- • UN projection for 2030: 3.78
The Republic of the Congo's total fertility rate is 3.99 children per woman in 2026 (above replacement), above the replacement level of 2.1. The Republic of the Congo ranks 20 of 194 for fertility rate (1 = highest), in the highest third of countries. The fertility rate has changed by −34.3% since 1950.
Historical Demographic Changes
Between 1950 and 2026, the Republic of the Congo's population has increased by 694.7%.
The median age is almost unchanged: 18.9 in 1950, 18.7 in 2026.
Understanding the Republic of the Congo's Demographics
The Republic of the Congo has an expansive population pyramid — a broad base of children that narrows steadily toward older ages.
Children under 15 make up 39.4% of the population and people aged 65 and over 3.1%.
The largest five-year age band is 0–4, at 13.9% of the population.
Demographic Analysis: the Republic of the Congo's Population Structure
Demographic Dividend Window
The working-age share is still rising, from 55.3% in 2016 to 57.5% in 2026 (dependency ratio 74.1).
Fertility Transition Stage
The Republic of the Congo is in a period of above replacement, with a total fertility rate of 3.99 children per woman (2026, UN WPP 2024).
Population Aging Speed
The Republic of the Congo's median age changed by +0.6 years from 2016 to 2026, slower than the world average (+2.6 years).
Key Demographics
| Total Population | 6,637,786 |
| Male Population | 3,318,044(50.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,319,742(50.0%) |
| Median Age | 18.7 years |
| Sex Ratio | 99.9 males per 100 females |
| Youth (0-14) | 2,615,520(39.4%) |
| Working Age (15-64) | 3,813,654(57.5%) |
| Elderly (65+) | 208,612(3.1%) |
| Total Dependency Ratio | 74.1 |
| Youth Dependency Ratio | 68.6 |
| Old Age Dependency Ratio | 5.5 |
| Pyramid Type | Expansive |
Dependency Ratios: Number of dependents per 100 working-age individuals.
Demographic Data Visualizations
Total population, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Median age, 1950–2026 (UN WPP 2024; 2024 onward are projections).
Youth, working-age and elderly shares, 1950 vs 2026 (UN WPP 2024).
Age distribution in 2026: youth, working-age and elderly shares (UN WPP 2024; projection).
Life Expectancy in the Republic of the Congo
How long the average person in the Republic of the Congo is expected to live · sourced from UN WPP 2024
Historical Trend, 1950 → 2026 (plus UN projection to 2100)
Solid: actual · Dashed: medium-variant projectionFuture Demographic Trends
The Republic of the Congo is projected to grow to 11.0 million people by 2050 (+65.8% from 2026).
The median age rises from 18.7 in 2026 to 23.1 by 2050.
Republic of the Congo's Demographic Evolution by Decade
The population increased by 30.9%, growing from 1.4 million in 1970 to 1.8 million by 1980
The median age decreased by 0.6 years, indicating a younger demographic profile during this period
The youth population share expanded by 1.1 percentage points.
Key Demographic Highlights
- • Population changed from 1.4M to 1.8M
- • Growth rate of 30.9% over the decade
- • Median age shifted from 16.5 to 15.9 years (−0.6y)
- • 65+ share changed by −0.3 points; under-15 share by +1.1 points
Frequently Asked Questions About the Republic of the Congo
How does the Republic of the Congo rank globally by population?
The Republic of the Congo ranks 110th in the world by population with 6.64 million people as of 2026, representing 0.08% of the global total of 8.30 billion.
What does the Republic of the Congo's age structure reveal about its development?
The Republic of the Congo's age structure — 39.4% under 15, 57.5% working-age (15–64) and 3.1% aged 65+ — is that of a country in Stage 3 of the demographic transition, with an expansive population pyramid. The median age is 18.7 years.
What is the dependency ratio in the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo has 74.1 people under 15 or aged 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64 in 2026.
Is the Republic of the Congo experiencing a demographic dividend?
The Republic of the Congo is opening its demographic-dividend window. The working-age share is still rising, from 55.3% in 2016 to 57.5% in 2026 (dependency ratio 74.1). The demographic dividend occurs when falling fertility creates a bulge in the working-age population while dependency ratios stay manageable.
What are the gender dynamics in the Republic of the Congo's population?
The Republic of the Congo has more females than males, with 99.9 males per 100 females.
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Data Sources & Methodology
All population data is sourced from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. The data represents UN medium-variant projections.
Cite this page: Population Pyramids. (2026). Congo Population Pyramid and Demographic Analysis. Retrieved from https://www.populationpyramids.org/congo
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