Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.

How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?

In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #6 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
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In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 46.03.

That's down 0.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 25.40 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #6 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 46.11; 2022
Trough: 45.82; 2017
1-year change: -0.1%
5-year change: +0.1%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.1%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
2024	46.0330
2023	46.0883
2022	46.1121
2021	46.0943
2020	46.0526
2019	45.9777
2018	45.8675
2017	45.8226
2016	45.9157
2015	45.9896

About Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 46.03, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 0.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #6 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.
What is Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) and how is it measured?: Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.