Congo, Democratic Republic of Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Congo, Democratic Republic of's birth rate was 40.7 in 2025, ranked 5th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Congo, Democratic Republic of's birth rate stood at 40.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 40.7 by 2025. Congo, Democratic Republic of ranked 5th globally.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s birth rate has fallen from an all‑time peak of 47.89 births per 1,000 people in 1966 to a trough of 40.70 in 2025, ranking it fifth globally and representing the lowest level in a 65‑year series. The decline of 7.19 points reflects a gradual demographic transition, yet the rate remains markedly higher than many sub‑Saharan peers; for example, Niger records 40.91 and Mali 39.50 births per 1,000. The persistent high fertility is linked to limited access to family‑planning services, a youthful age structure and cultural norms favoring large families. Although the downward trajectory suggests modest progress toward reduced fertility, further acceleration will likely require expanded reproductive‑health programs, increased female education and urbanisation, factors that could shift the current trajectory toward a more pronounced decline in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 40.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 40.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 40.7 | −0.6 | #5 |
| 2023 | 41.3 | −0.3 | #212 |
| 2022 | 41.6 | −0.3 | #212 |
| 2021 | 41.9 | −0.3 | #213 |
| 2020 | 42.2 | −0.4 | #212 |
| 2019 | 42.5 | −0.3 | #212 |
| 2018 | 42.9 | −0.1 | #212 |
| 2017 | 43.0 | +0.1 | #211 |
| 2016 | 42.9 | −0.4 | #211 |
| 2015 | 43.2 | −0.3 | #211 |
| 2014 | 43.5 | −0.2 | #211 |
| 2013 | 43.7 | −0.3 | #210 |
| 2012 | 44.0 | −0.0 | #210 |
| 2011 | 44.0 | +0.1 | #209 |
| 2010 | 43.9 | −0.1 | #209 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2018. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw birth rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Congo, Democratic Republic of's birth rate was 40.7 in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of's birth rate peaked at 47.9 in 1966.
The lowest birth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of was 40.7 in 2025.
Congo, Democratic Republic of ranks 5th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Congo, Democratic Republic of's birth rate is projected to reach 40.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Congo, Democratic Republic of in 2025 was 40.7. This ranks 5th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Congo, Democratic Republic of Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-democratic-republic-of/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}