Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate was 0.539 % change on previous year in 2050. ▼ Falling
Latest (2050)
0.539 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 8.6%
World rank
4th
of 22 countries
All-time high
3.32 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
0.539 % change on previous year
in 2050
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded 0.539 % change on previous year for population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate in 2050. That is the lowest value across all 100 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.6% on the previous year and down 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 3.32 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.539 % change on previous year, in 2050.
That places Democratic Republic of the Congo 4th out of 22 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 100 years of available data.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1953 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1954 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1955 | 1.82 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1956 | 1.9 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1957 | 1.97 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1958 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1959 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1961 | 2.26 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1962 | 2.28 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 2.32 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1966 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1968 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1969 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1981 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 2.12 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 2.15 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 2.09 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 2.28 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 2.52 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1990 | 2.8 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 1991 | 3.11 % change on previous year | +11.1% |
| 1992 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1995 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1996 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 1997 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -16.5% |
| 1998 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 1999 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 1.84 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2001 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 2.23 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2003 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 2.43 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 2.46 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 2.5 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 2.5 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 2.46 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 2.15 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2026 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2027 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2028 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2029 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2030 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2031 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2032 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2033 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2034 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2035 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2036 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 2037 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2038 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 2039 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2040 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2041 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2042 | 0.965 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2043 | 0.9103 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2044 | 0.856 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2045 | 0.802 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2046 | 0.7479 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2047 | 0.6946 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2048 | 0.6418 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2049 | 0.5899 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 2050 | 0.539 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.83 % change on previous year | 1.63 % change on previous year | 2.07 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 2.4 % change on previous year | 2.09 % change on previous year | 2.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.47 % change on previous year | 2.36 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.21 % change on previous year | 2.03 % change on previous year | 2.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.53 % change on previous year | 1.6 % change on previous year | 3.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.33 % change on previous year | 1.84 % change on previous year | 2.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.35 % change on previous year | 2.15 % change on previous year | 2.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.84 % change on previous year | 1.62 % change on previous year | 2.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 1.36 % change on previous year | 1.13 % change on previous year | 1.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.8301 % change on previous year | 0.5899 % change on previous year | 1.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 0.539 % change on previous year | 0.539 % change on previous year | 0.539 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 1 United Republic of Tanzania 0.837 % change on previous year compare
- 1 Netherlands Antilles (former) 4.58 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Timor-Leste 0.7271 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Ethiopia PDR 3.12 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Sudan (former) 2.48 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Pacific Islands Trust Territory 2.47 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Niger 2.22 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Melanesia 0.3999 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Burundi 1.39 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Côte d'Ivoire 0.4075 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Malawi 1.02 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Wallis and Futuna Islands -0.2388 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 430,709 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 210,892 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 219,817 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 71,473 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 125,931 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.06 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.6949 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.6438 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by 287.78 Persons (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 0.539 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.32 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.539 % change on previous year in 2050.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 4th out of 22 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — rural population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.