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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Congo, Dem. Rep.

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population112.83M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$91.03B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$806.782025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth62.12024 · yearsInternet use19.7%2024 · % of populationForest area54.2%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
38.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Congo, Dem. Rep.2023 · 38.5%
09.6319.2528.8838.51960199320252001: 26.8%2002: 27.2%2003: 27.2%2004: 27.3%2005: 27.3%2006: 27.4%2007: 27.6%2008: 27.7%2009: 28.4%2010: 28.7%2011: 29.6%2012: 30.5%2013: 30.8%2014: 31.1%2015: 31.7%2016: 32.3%2017: 32.7%2018: 32.5%2019: 34.1%2020: 35.2%2021: 36.6%2022: 37.3%2023: 38.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Congo, Dem. Rep. in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Kinshasa
Country code
COD

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