Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.

How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?

In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #161 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Urban population (% of total population)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Urban population (% of total population)
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In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) was 44.75.

That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 62.87 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #161 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 44.75; 2024
Trough: 37.40; 2005
1-year change: +0.8%
5-year change: +4.4%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +9.3%; +0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Urban population (% of total population)
2024	44.7456
2023	44.3755
2022	44.0033
2021	43.6291
2020	43.2529
2019	42.8747
2018	42.4947
2017	42.1128
2016	41.7290
2015	41.3436

About Urban population (% of total population)

Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

Indicator code: SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) was 44.75, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Urban population (% of total population)?: In 2024, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #161 out of 217 countries reporting Urban population (% of total population).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Urban population (% of total population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Urban population (% of total population) in 2024 was 62.87, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.
What is Urban population (% of total population) and how is it measured?: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS), CC BY 4.0.