How many people live in DR Congo right now? The live counter advances every second using United Nations birth and death rates — about 12,296 births and 2,545 deaths per day, from a population of roughly 112.0M.
Crude birth rate: 40.1 per 1,000 people per year. Crude death rate: 8.3 per 1,000 people per year. Region: Africa.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of DR Congo?
DR Congo has approximately 112.0M people, based on the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 2026.
How many babies are born in DR Congo every day?
About 12,296 babies are born in DR Congo each day — roughly 0.14 every second.
How many people die in DR Congo every day?
About 2,545 people die in DR Congo each day — roughly 0.03 every second.
Is the population of DR Congo growing or shrinking?
DR Congo grows naturally by about 3.6M people per year, before migration.