Republic of the Congo Population Growth in the 2010s (2010 to 2019)

Republic of the Congo Population Growth from 2010 to 2019

This page shows the Republic of the Congo population growth in the 2010s from 2010 to 2019. 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 2010 to 2019. Furthermore, this was four decades 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 2010s (2010 to 2019)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

The Republic of the Congo’s population grew steadily from 2010 to 2019 for the decade. The population grew from 4.2 million people in 2010 to 5.3 million people in 2019. As a result, the population grew by 26.2% in the 2010s (2010 to 2019). 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.