DR Congo vs Vietnam: 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 Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
DR Congo has a population of 112,832,473 and Vietnam has 101,598,527 (2025 estimates). DR Congo is currently larger by 11,233,946 people — about 1.1 times Vietnam's population. They rank 15 and 16 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: DR Congo grows at +3.20% per year versus +0.60% for Vietnam. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
The lead has changed hands: DR Congo overtook Vietnam in 2021, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: DR Congo is the younger society (median age 15.8 vs 33.4); Vietnam is far more crowded at 320 people per km² against 47.
DR Congo vs Vietnam population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | DR Congo | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,832,473 | 101,598,527 |
| Annual growth | +3.20% | +0.60% |
| Yearly change | +3,556,208 | +610,841 |
| Density (P/km²) | 47 | 320 |
| Land area (km²) | 2,267,050 | 313,429 |
| Median age | 15.8 yrs | 33.4 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 5.98 | 1.90 |
| Life expectancy | 62.1 yrs | 74.7 yrs |
| Urban population | 45% | 39% |
| World share | 1.37% | 1.24% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 218,246,072 | 110,008,908 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: DR Congo · Vietnam
DR Congo vs Vietnam FAQ
Is DR Congo bigger than Vietnam by population?
DR Congo currently has the larger population: 112,832,473 versus 101,598,527 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 11.23 million people.
When did DR Congo overtake Vietnam in population?
DR Congo passed Vietnam in 2021, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, DR Congo or Vietnam?
DR Congo currently grows faster: +3.20% per year versus +0.60%.
How do DR Congo and Vietnam compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put DR Congo at 218,246,072 and Vietnam at 110,008,908 in 2050.