Congo, Democratic Republic of Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Congo, Democratic Republic of's population density was 49.4 in 2025, ranked 154th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Congo, Democratic Republic of's population density stood at 49.4 in 2025, a rise of +2.8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 49.4 by 2025. Congo, Democratic Republic of ranked 154th globally.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has experienced a significant increase in population density over the past 64 years, transforming from a relatively sparse region in 1961 with a density of 6.91 people per square kilometer to the 154th densest country globally in 2025, with a density of 49.44 people per square kilometer. This upward trend is comparable to that of Montenegro, which has seen a similar rise in population density, currently standing at 46.20 people per square kilometer. The steady growth in population density in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely due to a combination of factors, including urbanization and a relatively high fertility rate. If the country is able to implement effective population control policies and urban planning strategies, it may be able to slow the rate of population growth and mitigate the strain on its resources, potentially altering the trajectory of its population density in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 50.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 49.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 49.4 | +2.8 | #154 |
| 2023 | 46.7 | +1.5 | #60 |
| 2022 | 45.2 | +1.4 | #57 |
| 2021 | 43.7 | +1.4 | #57 |
| 2020 | 42.3 | +1.3 | #57 |
| 2019 | 41.0 | +1.3 | #57 |
| 2018 | 39.7 | +1.3 | #57 |
| 2017 | 38.4 | +1.4 | #55 |
| 2016 | 37.0 | +1.3 | #54 |
| 2015 | 35.7 | +1.2 | #54 |
| 2014 | 34.6 | +1.2 | #52 |
| 2013 | 33.4 | +1.1 | #52 |
| 2012 | 32.3 | +1.1 | #51 |
| 2011 | 31.3 | +1.0 | #48 |
| 2010 | 30.2 | +0.9 | #48 |
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 population density improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Congo, Democratic Republic of's population density was 49.4 in 2025. Ranked 154th globally. This represents a 6.0% increase from the previous year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of's population density peaked at 49.4 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Congo, Democratic Republic of was 6.9 in 1961.
Congo, Democratic Republic of ranks 154th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Congo, Democratic Republic of's population density is projected to reach 49.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Congo, Democratic Republic of in 2025 was 49.4. This ranks 154th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_congo-democratic-republic-of_population-density,
title = {Congo, Democratic Republic of Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/congo-democratic-republic-of/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}