World population level education in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: World population level education was 63.79 million in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
63.79 million
World rank
9th
of 200 countries
All-time high
63.79 million
in 2100
All-time low
10,000
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2100, world population level education in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 63.79 million. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is up 24.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 63.79 million in 2100 and was at its lowest, 10,000, in 1950.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 9th out of 200 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 10,000 | — |
| 1955 | 17,800 | +78.0% |
| 1960 | 30,700 | +72.5% |
| 1965 | 51,400 | +67.4% |
| 1970 | 85,200 | +65.8% |
| 1975 | 133,200 | +56.3% |
| 1980 | 203,100 | +52.5% |
| 1985 | 298,900 | +47.2% |
| 1990 | 430,600 | +44.1% |
| 1995 | 636,900 | +47.9% |
| 2000 | 782,900 | +22.9% |
| 2005 | 1.02 million | +30.4% |
| 2010 | 1.60 million | +56.4% |
| 2015 | 1.75 million | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 2.32 million | +32.6% |
| 2025 | 3.04 million | +31.1% |
| 2030 | 4.01 million | +31.7% |
| 2035 | 5.30 million | +32.1% |
| 2040 | 7.00 million | +32.2% |
| 2045 | 9.21 million | +31.5% |
| 2050 | 11.94 million | +29.6% |
| 2055 | 15.20 million | +27.3% |
| 2060 | 19.00 million | +25.0% |
| 2065 | 23.35 million | +22.9% |
| 2070 | 28.20 million | +20.8% |
| 2075 | 33.47 million | +18.7% |
| 2080 | 39.10 million | +16.8% |
| 2085 | 45.03 million | +15.2% |
| 2090 | 51.17 million | +13.6% |
| 2095 | 57.48 million | +12.3% |
| 2100 | 63.79 million | +11.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 63.79 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.02 million, 9.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 63.79 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.69 million, 13.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 13,900 | 10,000 | 17,800 | 2 |
| 1960s | 41,050 | 30,700 | 51,400 | 2 |
| 1970s | 109,200 | 85,200 | 133,200 | 2 |
| 1980s | 251,000 | 203,100 | 298,900 | 2 |
| 1990s | 533,750 | 430,600 | 636,900 | 2 |
| 2000s | 901,950 | 782,900 | 1.02 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.67 million | 1.60 million | 1.75 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.68 million | 2.32 million | 3.04 million | 2 |
| 2030s | 4.65 million | 4.01 million | 5.30 million | 2 |
| 2040s | 8.11 million | 7.00 million | 9.21 million | 2 |
| 2050s | 13.57 million | 11.94 million | 15.20 million | 2 |
| 2060s | 21.18 million | 19.00 million | 23.35 million | 2 |
| 2070s | 30.83 million | 28.20 million | 33.47 million | 2 |
| 2080s | 42.07 million | 39.10 million | 45.03 million | 2 |
| 2090s | 54.33 million | 51.17 million | 57.48 million | 2 |
| 2100s | 63.79 million | 63.79 million | 63.79 million | 1 |
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More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 33.69 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 34.65 (1999)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population level education in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- World population level education in Democratic Republic of Congo was 63.79 million in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 63.79 million in 2100.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,000 in 1950.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for world population level education?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 9th out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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