DR Congo vs Thailand: population comparison
Current population of DR Congo
116,821,540
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 2,630
- Deaths today
- 541
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,060
Current population of Thailand
71,566,732
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 331
- Deaths today
- 368
- Change today (UTC)
- −27
DR Congo has a population of 112,832,473 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). DR Congo is currently larger by 41,212,610 people — about 1.6 times Thailand's population. They rank 15 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: DR Congo grows at +3.20% per year versus −0.07% for Thailand. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
The lead has changed hands: DR Congo overtook Thailand in 2011, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: DR Congo is the younger society (median age 15.8 vs 40.6); Thailand is far more crowded at 140 people per km² against 47.
DR Congo vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | DR Congo | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,832,473 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | +3.20% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | +3,556,208 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 47 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 2,267,050 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 15.8 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 5.98 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 62.1 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 45% | 63% |
| World share | 1.37% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 218,246,072 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: DR Congo · Thailand
DR Congo vs Thailand FAQ
Is DR Congo bigger than Thailand by population?
DR Congo currently has the larger population: 112,832,473 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 41.21 million people.
When did DR Congo overtake Thailand in population?
DR Congo passed Thailand in 2011, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, DR Congo or Thailand?
DR Congo currently grows faster: +3.20% per year versus −0.07%.
How do DR Congo and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put DR Congo at 218,246,072 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.