Congo, Rep.
Country statistics · 1990–present
Congo, Rep. at a Glance
Congo, Rep. is home to 6.3 million people as of 2024, with a population that is growing very rapidly. At a GDP per capita of $2,817, it is a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Life expectancy at birth stands at 66.0 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 6.3 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 30.4 and a death rate of 6.2 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 24.2 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 153,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Congo, Rep. is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $20 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $2,817 per person, it is classified as a low-income economy — reflecting an economy where significant development opportunity remains. Real GDP growth is projected at 3.7% in 2029, representing solid growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 66.0 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $76 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 76.1% (2005), reflecting literacy rates that remain a key development focus. 47.3% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access. Access to safe drinking water reaches 45.9% of the population (2021), representing limited safe drinking water access, a significant public health priority.