Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate was 3.06 % change on previous year in 2050. ▬ Flat
Latest (2050)
3.06 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
2nd
of 21 countries
All-time high
5.45 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
3.06 % change on previous year
in 2050
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban 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 3.06 % change on previous year for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in 2050. That is the lowest value across all 100 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 5.45 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.06 % change on previous year, in 2050.
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 2nd of 21 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 3.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 3.65 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1953 | 3.69 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1954 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1955 | 3.83 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1956 | 3.91 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1957 | 3.98 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1958 | 4.04 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1959 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1960 | 4.1 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1961 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1962 | 3.61 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1963 | 3.65 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 3.71 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1965 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1966 | 3.85 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1967 | 3.9 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1968 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1970 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1971 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1972 | 3.71 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 3.72 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 3.78 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1976 | 3.85 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 3.9 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1981 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 3.48 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 1986 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 4.24 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 4.39 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 4.63 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 4.91 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 5.23 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1992 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 5.44 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1996 | 4.24 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 3.87 % change on previous year | -8.6% |
| 1998 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 3.74 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 3.94 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 4.33 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 4.47 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 4.54 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 4.58 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 4.62 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 4.67 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 4.71 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 4.75 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 4.77 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 4.77 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 4.73 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 4.68 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 4.56 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 4.47 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 4.26 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2028 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2029 | 4.17 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2030 | 4.12 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2031 | 4.08 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2032 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2033 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2034 | 3.93 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2035 | 3.88 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2036 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2037 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2038 | 3.72 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2039 | 3.67 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2040 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2041 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2042 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2043 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2044 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2045 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2046 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2047 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2048 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2049 | 3.11 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2050 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.84 % change on previous year | 3.63 % change on previous year | 4.08 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 3.8 % change on previous year | 3.58 % change on previous year | 4.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.79 % change on previous year | 3.69 % change on previous year | 3.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.92 % change on previous year | 3.44 % change on previous year | 4.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.64 % change on previous year | 3.69 % change on previous year | 5.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.48 % change on previous year | 3.94 % change on previous year | 4.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.71 % change on previous year | 4.6 % change on previous year | 4.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.36 % change on previous year | 4.17 % change on previous year | 4.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 3.9 % change on previous year | 3.67 % change on previous year | 4.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 3.36 % change on previous year | 3.11 % change on previous year | 3.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 3.06 % change on previous year | 3.06 % change on previous year | 3.06 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 1 United Republic of Tanzania 3.42 % change on previous year compare
- 1 Ethiopia PDR 5.47 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Niger 5.26 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Pacific Islands Trust Territory 4.45 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Burundi 4.44 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Malawi 4.02 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Melanesia 2.76 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Côte d'Ivoire 2.76 % 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. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.539 % 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. — urban population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 3.06 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 5.45 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.06 % change on previous year in 2050.
- How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 2nd out of 21 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban 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. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.