Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. In 2025 it has about 113 million people (UN estimate), the 15th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1960Population: 15th
Democratic Republic of the Congoコンゴ民主共和国
Region
Middle Africa, Africa
Population
about 113 million (15th)
Area
2,345,410 km² (11th)
UN member since
September 20, 1960
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Democratic Republic of the Congo in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 113 million, the 15th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about the same as Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 2,345,410 km², the 11th largest of the 193. That is about 6.2 times Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 48.
Joining the United Nations
Democratic Republic of the Congo joined the United Nations on September 20, 1960.
That was 4 years after Japan joined in 1956.
13 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Democratic Republic of the Congo on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Democratic Republic of the Congo, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Middle Africa. The one with the most people is Democratic Republic of the Congo.