Africa · Middle Africa
Democratic Republic of the Congo Demographics
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has a fast-growing, very young population profile, with high fertility, low median age, rapid urban growth, and a 2026 population value that is a medium-variant projection rather than a census count.
Primary population, growth, fertility, migration, density, urban and projection values use UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 tabulated by Worldometer. Age-sex detail uses UN Statistics Division Demographic Yearbook 2020 post-censal estimates. Survey fertility uses the Congo Democratic Republic DHS 2023-24.
Last updated: June 30, 2026
Core Demographic Indicators
Detailed Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 116,452,162 | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer; medium-variant mid-year projection |
| Population growth rate | 3.21% | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Annual population change | +3,619,689 | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Median age | 15.9 years | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Total fertility rate | 5.8 births per woman | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Life expectancy at birth | 62.4 years | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Life expectancy at birth, men | 60.0 years | 2024 | PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based life expectancy profile |
| Life expectancy at birth, women | 64.2 years | 2024 | PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based life expectancy profile |
| Urban population share | 45.4% | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Urban population count | 52,904,879 | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Population aged 0-14 | 51,846,287 people; 45.9% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based age profile |
| Population aged 15-64 | 57,506,571 people; 51.0% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based age profile |
| Population aged 65+ | 3,479,627 people; 3.1% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based age profile |
| Male population | 55,984,515; 49.6% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based sex profile |
| Female population | 56,847,970; 50.4% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based sex profile |
| Sex ratio | 98.5 males per 100 females | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based sex profile |
| Population density | 51 people per km² | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Land area used for density | 2,267,050 km² | Reference | Worldometer land-area reference used with UN WPP population values |
| Share of world population | 1.40% | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Global population rank | 15 | 2026 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| Total fertility rate, survey estimate | 5.5 births per woman | 2023-24 | Congo Democratic Republic DHS 2023-24 |
Table analysis
- The 2026 population value is a mid-year projection, not a new census count.
- The 2025 age profile places 45.9% of the population below age 15 and 3.1% at age 65 or older.
- The 2025 sex profile is close to balance: 98.5 males per 100 females.
- The DHS 2023-24 survey fertility estimate of 5.5 differs from the WPP 2026 period estimate of 5.8 because the source, year and estimation method differ.
Population Estimates and Trend
Democratic Republic of the Congo Population Trend
Mid-year population estimates from 1950 to 2023
Source: UN WPP-based tabulations. The 1950 value is from PopulationPyramid.net; 1955-2023 values are from Worldometer tabulation of UN WPP 2024.
Trend analysis
- The estimated population rose from 12.3 million in 1950 to 105.8 million in 2023.
- The 2000 to 2023 interval added about 55.3 million people in the UN WPP-based series.
- The trend chart excludes 2024-2026 projection values; those are shown in the separate projection table.
Detailed Population History Table
| Year | Population | Yearly % change | Yearly change | Net migration | Median age | Fertility rate | Density | Urban pop % | Urban population | World share | World population | Global rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 12,294,297 | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available | 18.2 | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available | Data not available | PopulationPyramid.net, UN WPP-based estimate |
| 1955 | 13,630,351 | 2.08% | 267,213 | -4,874 | 17.2 | 5.98 | 6 | 20.5% | 2,791,904 | 0.50% | 2,740,213,792 | 32 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1960 | 15,264,846 | 2.29% | 326,899 | 27,673 | 17.3 | 6.11 | 7 | 22.3% | 3,400,360 | 0.51% | 3,015,470,894 | 33 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1965 | 17,427,802 | 2.69% | 432,591 | 61,397 | 17.5 | 6.21 | 8 | 23.4% | 4,070,472 | 0.52% | 3,334,533,703 | 33 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1970 | 20,137,436 | 2.93% | 541,927 | 39,116 | 17.3 | 6.33 | 9 | 24.5% | 4,924,023 | 0.55% | 3,694,683,794 | 32 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1975 | 23,021,101 | 2.71% | 576,733 | -972 | 16.8 | 6.42 | 10 | 25.7% | 5,913,533 | 0.57% | 4,070,735,277 | 32 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1980 | 26,711,099 | 3.02% | 738,000 | 51,685 | 16.8 | 6.50 | 12 | 26.7% | 7,135,522 | 0.60% | 4,447,606,236 | 30 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1985 | 31,264,816 | 3.20% | 910,743 | 118,791 | 16.8 | 6.61 | 14 | 27.3% | 8,520,577 | 0.64% | 4,868,943,465 | 29 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1990 | 36,684,063 | 3.25% | 1,083,849 | 219,270 | 16.7 | 6.65 | 16 | 28.9% | 10,603,379 | 0.69% | 5,327,803,110 | 29 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 1995 | 44,433,704 | 3.91% | 1,549,928 | -273,434 | 17.0 | 6.68 | 20 | 30.7% | 13,659,173 | 0.77% | 5,758,878,982 | 26 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2000 | 50,507,442 | 2.60% | 1,214,748 | 79,340 | 16.1 | 6.70 | 22 | 32.7% | 16,534,234 | 0.82% | 6,171,702,993 | 23 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2005 | 58,775,724 | 3.08% | 1,653,656 | 20,384 | 15.9 | 6.53 | 26 | 34.9% | 20,521,483 | 0.89% | 6,586,970,132 | 22 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2010 | 68,563,038 | 3.13% | 1,957,463 | 8,823 | 15.7 | 6.59 | 30 | 37.7% | 25,817,901 | 0.98% | 7,021,732,148 | 20 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2015 | 81,035,531 | 3.40% | 2,494,499 | -17,711 | 15.8 | 6.44 | 36 | 40.2% | 32,566,508 | 1.08% | 7,470,491,872 | 18 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2020 | 95,989,998 | 3.45% | 2,990,893 | -1,633 | 15.8 | 6.21 | 42 | 42.6% | 40,848,447 | 1.22% | 7,887,001,292 | 16 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2022 | 102,396,968 | 3.28% | 3,203,485 | -14,991 | 15.8 | 6.11 | 45 | 43.6% | 44,598,623 | 1.28% | 8,021,407,192 | 15 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2023 | 105,789,731 | 3.31% | 3,392,763 | -14,992 | 15.8 | 6.05 | 47 | 44.0% | 46,571,127 | 1.31% | 8,091,734,930 | 15 | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
Table analysis
- The historical estimate series passes 50 million in 2000, 81 million in 2015, and 105.8 million in 2023.
- Urban share rose from 32.7% in 2000 to 44.0% in 2023 in the UN WPP-based tabulation.
- Density rose from 22 people per km² in 2000 to 47 people per km² in 2023, using the same land-area denominator.
- Net migration is shown as a demographic balance value; it should not be read as separate immigration and emigration flows.
Age Structure
Broad Age Structure
Population share by broad age group, 2025
Source: PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based 2025 age profile.
Chart analysis
- The 2025 age structure is concentrated at young ages: 45.9% is under 15.
- The working-age share is 51.0%, while the 65+ share is 3.1%.
Age Structure Table
| Age group | Population | Share | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 | 51,846,287 | 45.9% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org |
| 15-64 | 57,506,571 | 51.0% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org |
| 65+ | 3,479,627 | 3.1% | 2025 | PopulationPyramids.org |
Table analysis
- The under-15 population is about 14.9 times the 65+ population in the 2025 age profile.
- The broad age table is not a full population pyramid; the detailed age-sex pyramid below uses a different source year.
Age-Sex Population Structure
Democratic Republic of the Congo Population Pyramid
Post-censal population estimates by age group and sex, 1 July 2020
Source: UN Statistics Division Demographic Yearbook 2020, post-censal estimates. Male values are stored as negative numbers for left-side chart placement; readouts should be interpreted as positive population counts.
Age-sex analysis
- The 2020 post-censal age-sex total is 101,758,000, split into 50,286,000 males and 51,472,000 females.
- Male counts are slightly higher in the three youngest age groups, with sex ratios above 100 males per 100 females for ages 0-14.
- Female counts are higher in most older groups; the sex ratio falls to about 73.3 males per 100 females at ages 70-74 and 75+.
- The 2020 age-sex pyramid is not directly interchangeable with the 2025 broad age table because the source year differs.
Age-Sex Population Table
| Age group | Male | Female | Total | Male share | Female share | Sex ratio | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 9,956,000 | 9,780,000 | 19,736,000 | 50.4% | 49.6% | 101.8 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 5-9 | 8,046,000 | 7,978,000 | 16,024,000 | 50.2% | 49.8% | 100.9 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 10-14 | 6,638,000 | 6,588,000 | 13,226,000 | 50.2% | 49.8% | 100.8 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 15-19 | 5,280,000 | 5,250,000 | 10,530,000 | 50.1% | 49.9% | 100.6 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 20-24 | 4,224,000 | 4,272,000 | 8,496,000 | 49.7% | 50.3% | 98.9 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 25-29 | 3,621,000 | 3,603,000 | 7,224,000 | 50.1% | 49.9% | 100.5 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 30-34 | 3,017,000 | 3,037,000 | 6,054,000 | 49.8% | 50.2% | 99.3 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 35-39 | 2,565,000 | 2,728,000 | 5,293,000 | 48.5% | 51.5% | 94.0 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 40-44 | 2,011,000 | 2,059,000 | 4,070,000 | 49.4% | 50.6% | 97.7 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 45-49 | 1,307,000 | 1,493,000 | 2,800,000 | 46.7% | 53.3% | 87.5 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 50-54 | 1,056,000 | 1,287,000 | 2,343,000 | 45.1% | 54.9% | 82.1 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 55-59 | 704,000 | 926,000 | 1,630,000 | 43.2% | 56.8% | 76.0 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 60-64 | 704,000 | 926,000 | 1,630,000 | 43.2% | 56.8% | 76.0 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 65-69 | 553,000 | 721,000 | 1,274,000 | 43.4% | 56.6% | 76.7 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 70-74 | 302,000 | 412,000 | 714,000 | 42.3% | 57.7% | 73.3 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
| 75+ | 302,000 | 412,000 | 714,000 | 42.3% | 57.7% | 73.3 | 2020 | UNSD Demographic Yearbook |
Age-sex analysis
- The largest five-year group in the 2020 table is 0-4, with 19.7 million people.
- Female shares move above 53% in the 45-49 age group and remain above that level through older groups.
- The 2020 table records 48,986,000 people aged 0-14, compared with 2,702,000 people aged 65+.
- Sex ratio is defined here as males per 100 females.
Sex Ratio by Age Group
Males per 100 females, 2020 post-censal age-sex estimates
Source: Calculated from UN Statistics Division Demographic Yearbook 2020 male and female age-group counts.
Chart analysis
- The sex ratio is above parity in the youngest groups and below parity in most older groups.
- The lowest ratios in the table are 73.3 at ages 70-74 and 75+.
Fertility, Life Expectancy and Urbanization
Fertility Rate Compared With Replacement Benchmark
Births per woman, 2026 WPP value and 2.1 benchmark
Source: UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer for the 2026 fertility value. The 2.1 benchmark is a broad replacement-level reference, not a country-specific threshold.
Chart analysis
- The 2026 WPP-based fertility value is 5.8 births per woman.
- The value is 3.7 births per woman above the broad 2.1 replacement benchmark.
Survey Fertility Table
| Survey period | CBR total | TFR total | TFR urban | TFR rural | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 44.1 per 1,000 | 6.3 | 5.4 | 7.0 | DHS 2007 |
| 2013-14 | 44.1 per 1,000 | 6.6 | 5.4 | 7.3 | DHS 2013-14 |
| 2023-24 | 35.7 per 1,000 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 6.4 | Congo Democratic Republic DHS 2023-24 |
Table analysis
- The survey TFR decreased from 6.6 in 2013-14 to 5.5 in 2023-24.
- The 2023-24 rural TFR is 6.4, compared with 4.2 in urban areas.
- DHS survey estimates and UN WPP period estimates use different measurement systems; they should not be merged into one trend line.
Life Expectancy by Sex
Life expectancy at birth, 2024
Source: PopulationPyramids.org, UN WPP-based life expectancy profile for 2024.
Chart analysis
- The 2024 life expectancy profile lists 62.1 years for both sexes combined.
- Female life expectancy is 4.2 years higher than male life expectancy in the 2024 profile.
Urban Population Share
Urban population as a share of total population, selected years
Source: UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer. Urban classification follows the source urban definition used in the UN/WPP-based series.
Trend analysis
- The urban share rises from 32.7% in 2000 to 45.4% in 2026 in the WPP-based tabulation.
- The urban count is projected at 52.9 million in 2026.
Migration and Projection Scenario
Net Migration Balance
Annual net migrants in selected years
Source: UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer. Values are net migration balance values, not separate immigration and emigration counts.
Chart analysis
- The series includes both positive and negative net migration balances.
- The 2026 value is -28,843, while 2000 is listed as +79,340.
- Net migration is a balance measure and does not show total inflows or total outflows.
Population Projection
Medium-variant projected population, 2024 to 2050
Source: UN WPP 2024 medium-fertility variant via Worldometer. Population projections are scenario-based estimates, not guaranteed predictions.
Projection analysis
- The medium-variant projection rises from 109.3 million in 2024 to 218.2 million in 2050.
- The 2050 projection is about 1.88 times the 2026 projected population.
- The projection table below keeps scenario values separate from the historical estimate table.
Forecast Population Table
| Year | Projected population | Yearly % change | Yearly change | Net migration assumption | Median age | Fertility rate | Density | Urban pop % | Urban population | Scenario | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109,276,265 | 3.30% | 3,486,534 | -26,968 | 15.8 | 5.98 | 48 | 44.5% | 48,611,843 | Medium-fertility variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2025 | 112,832,473 | 3.25% | 3,556,208 | -27,309 | 15.8 | 5.9 | 50 | 45.0% | 50,722,858 | Medium-fertility variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2026 | 116,452,162 | 3.21% | 3,619,689 | -28,843 | 15.9 | 5.8 | 51 | 45.4% | 52,904,879 | Medium-fertility variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2030 | 131,532,201 | 3.11% | 3,739,946 | -34,958 | 16.2 | 5.42 | 58 | 47.4% | 62,343,480 | Medium-fertility variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2035 | 151,560,103 | 2.88% | 4,005,580 | -31,140 | 16.9 | 4.87 | 67 | 50.0% | 75,772,610 | Medium-fertility variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2040 | 172,595,582 | 2.63% | 4,207,096 | -42,925 | 17.8 | 4.38 | 76 | 52.7% | 90,960,949 | Medium-fertility variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2045 | 194,865,379 | 2.46% | 4,453,959 | -39,181 | 18.9 | 3.99 | 86 | 55.3% | 107,740,801 | Medium-fertility variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
| 2050 | 218,246,072 | 2.29% | 4,676,139 | -46,131 | 20.0 | 3.66 | 96 | 57.7% | 125,931,197 | Medium-fertility variant | UN WPP 2024 via Worldometer |
Projection analysis
- The 2050 projection places the population above 218 million under the medium-fertility variant.
- Projected fertility falls from 5.98 in 2024 to 3.66 in 2050 in this table.
- Projected urban share rises from 44.5% in 2024 to 57.7% in 2050.
- The net migration assumption remains negative in every listed projection year.
Largest Urban Areas
The city table uses Worldometer urban-area estimates for 2025. These are not a national census list and may use urban agglomeration boundaries rather than municipal administrative boundaries.
| Rank | Urban area | Population estimate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinshasa | 10,943,641 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
| 2 | Kasaï-Oriental | 3,605,738 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
| 3 | Lubumbashi | 2,832,853 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
| 4 | Beni | 1,923,700 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
| 5 | Kananga | 1,504,370 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
| 6 | Tshikapa | 1,054,686 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
| 7 | Bukavu | 948,948 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
| 8 | Kisangani | 900,330 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
| 9 | Goma | 809,601 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
| 10 | Kalemie | 758,379 | 2025 | Worldometer urban-area estimate |
Table analysis
- Kinshasa is the largest listed urban area, with a 2025 estimate of 10.9 million.
- The top three listed urban areas together total about 17.4 million people.
- Urban-area estimates can differ from municipal counts because boundary definitions are not always the same.
Country Comparison
The comparison uses countries sharing borders or regional demographic context with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Values use PopulationPyramids.org 2025 profiles so the source year and definition are aligned.
Population Compared With Nearby Large Populations
Population count, 2025
Source: PopulationPyramids.org, 2025. All countries in this chart use the same source year.
Comparison analysis
- The 2025 comparison places the Democratic Republic of the Congo above the four other listed countries by population size.
- Tanzania is the second-largest listed country in this table, with 70.5 million people.
| Country | Population | Median age | Youth share | Aged 65+ | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 112,832,485 | 16.9 | 45.9% | 3.1% | PopulationPyramids.org, 2025 |
| Angola | 39,040,048 | 17.8 | 44.1% | 2.9% | PopulationPyramids.org, 2025 |
| Zambia | 21,913,884 | 19.0 | 41.0% | 2.0% | PopulationPyramids.org, 2025 |
| Tanzania | 70,545,878 | 18.5 | 42.3% | 3.0% | PopulationPyramids.org, 2025 |
| Uganda | 51,384,904 | 18.0 | 43.1% | 2.2% | PopulationPyramids.org, 2025 |
Comparison analysis
- All five countries in the comparison have median ages below 20 years in the 2025 profiles.
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo has the lowest listed median age at 16.9 years.
- The youth share is highest for the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 45.9%.
- The table does not mix national statistical office values with UN-based profiles.
Demographic Overview
The 2026 medium-variant projection is 116.5 million, up from the 2023 estimate of 105.8 million.
The 2025 age profile is youth-heavy, with 45.9% under age 15 and only 3.1% aged 65 or older.
The 2020 age-sex table shows male counts slightly higher in childhood and female counts higher across many older groups.
The 2023-24 DHS reports a total fertility rate of 5.5, with a rural value of 6.4 and an urban value of 4.2.
The urban share is projected at 45.4% in 2026, equal to about 52.9 million urban residents.
The 2024-2050 values are medium-variant projections and should be read separately from the 1950-2023 estimate series.
Data Sources and Methodology
Values are shown with the source year, measurement type and coverage whenever the dataset permits. Missing fields are not estimated. Rounded values are displayed for readability, while sortable fields use numeric values where available.
Data Sources Used
| Source | Year or release | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| UN DESA World Population Prospects 2024 | 2024 revision | Underlying population estimates, projections, fertility, migration, urban, density and age values where tabulated by Worldometer or PopulationPyramid sources |
| Worldometer | UN WPP 2024 tabulation, accessed for 1955-2050 rows | Population history, projected population, yearly change, net migration, median age, fertility, density, urban population, world share, global rank and city estimates |
| PopulationPyramids.org | 2024-2025 profiles | 2025 broad age shares, male/female totals, sex ratio, comparison table and 2024 life expectancy by sex |
| PopulationPyramid.net | 1950 and 2025 country profile | 1950 population value in the historical trend and 2025 total population cross-check |
| UN Statistics Division Demographic Yearbook | 2020 post-censal estimates | Detailed age-sex population table, population pyramid and sex-ratio-by-age chart |
| Congo Democratic Republic DHS | 2007, 2013-14 and 2023-24 surveys | Survey fertility table, including total, urban and rural total fertility rate values |
Method note
- UN WPP 2024 estimates cover historical years, while 2024 onward values in this page are treated as medium-variant projection values.
- The age-sex pyramid uses 2020 because that is the available detailed post-censal age-sex table used here.
- DHS fertility values are survey estimates and are kept separate from UN WPP period fertility values.
- Worldometer is used as a tabulation layer for UN WPP values; the underlying population source is UN DESA WPP 2024.
Indicator Definitions
| Indicator | Definition | Unit | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total population of all ages and both sexes as of mid-year in the UN WPP-based series. | People | Historical estimates and projection values are separated by section. |
| Yearly change | Numerical population change associated with the listed period or year in the tabulated source. | People | For earlier rows, values can represent average annual change over the preceding period. |
| Net migration | Immigrants minus emigrants in the source series. | People | It is a balance measure, not a count of total moves. |
| Total fertility rate | Expected births per woman under the source age-specific fertility pattern. | Births per woman | WPP and DHS values differ by method and year. |
| Urban population share | Population living in areas classified as urban by the source definition. | Percent | Urban definitions can vary across countries and datasets. |
| Sex ratio | Male population divided by female population, multiplied by 100. | Males per 100 females | Calculated from the same age-sex table when shown by age group. |
Method note
- Definitions are aligned with the visible tables and chart notes on this page.
- Urban, migration and projection values require source-specific reading because definitions and assumptions can vary.
Methodological Safety Note
Methodological Safety Note: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has limited recent census coverage, so some demographic values are modelled estimates or projection values rather than direct census counts. Resident population, mid-year estimates, survey fertility, post-censal age-sex counts and medium-variant projections are not identical measures. Source years differ across modules: the detailed age-sex table uses 2020, broad age shares use 2025, life expectancy by sex uses 2024, and core 2026 values are projection-based. Urban share depends on source definitions. Net migration is a balance, not total immigration or emigration. Rounded values may not sum exactly. Missing values are shown as “Data not available” rather than estimated.
Data Notes
Why are 2026 population values described as projections?
UN WPP 2024 treats years after the latest estimate period as projection years. The 2026 population value on this page is therefore shown as a medium-variant mid-year projection.
Is the population pyramid based on 2025 data?
No. The detailed population pyramid uses 2020 post-censal age-sex estimates from the UN Statistics Division Demographic Yearbook because that is the detailed age-sex source used here.
Why do fertility values differ between WPP and DHS?
WPP fertility values are modelled period estimates, while DHS values are survey estimates for specific survey periods and residence groups. They are shown in separate modules.
Does net migration show immigration and emigration separately?
No. Net migration is the balance of immigration minus emigration. Separate immigration and emigration counts are not available in the current visible dataset.