Population of the Republic of the Congo

As of June 2026, the population of the Republic of the Congo is 6.5 million. The number of inhabitants has increased by 142 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 2.21%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 18.1 years in 2016 to 18.9 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 63.8 years and population density is 19.1 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of the Republic of the Congo peaked in 2000, reaching around 5.01% annually, but has since declined to approximately 2.18% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 212.7 thousand in 2009 to nearly 142.41 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In the Republic of the Congo, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 58.9 years in 2006 to 63.8 years in 2026, representing an increase of almost 5 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in the Republic of the Congo

The cities of the Republic of the Congo are mostly small, but 4 stand out with more than 100 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Brazzaville, with approximately 2 million inhabitants. It is followed by Pointe-Noire with 1 million and Dolisie, Niari with 121 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in the Republic of the Congo: