Republic of the Congo Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Republic of the Congo Population Growth in the 1970s

This page shows the Republic of the Congo population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Its official name is the Republic of the Congo. The country is located on the west coast of central Africa. Additionally, it borders  the DR Congo to the southeast, to the northwest by Cameroon, northeast by the Central African Republic, and to the west by Gabon. Eventually, the Republic of the Congo regained independence from France on August 15, 1960.

The chart and review show the total population growth of the Republic of the Congo from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade after the Republic of the Congo’s independence in 1960. Click here to review the Republic of the Congo country overview.

Chart of Republic of the Congo Population Growth in the 1970 to 1979

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

The Republic of the Congo’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 1.3 million people in 1970 to 1.7 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 30.8% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy for the Republic of the Congo is approximately 64.5 years. Lastly, the largest populations live around in and around the southwestern portion of the country.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in the Republic of the Congo has increased from 45.7 years in 1960 to 64.5 years in 2021. To conclude, the Republic of the Congo maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for the Republic of the Congo’s population growth in the 1980s.