Mexico vs DR Congo: population comparison
Current population of Mexico
133,150,654
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,163
- Deaths today
- 467
- Change today (UTC)
- +621
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
Mexico has a population of 131,946,900 and DR Congo has 112,832,473 (2025 estimates). Mexico is currently larger by 19,114,427 people — about 1.2 times DR Congo's population. They rank 11 and 15 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: DR Congo grows at +3.20% per year versus +0.83% for Mexico. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
UN medium-variant projections point to a changing of the guard: DR Congo is projected to overtake Mexico around 2031.
Beyond size, the structures differ: DR Congo is the younger society (median age 15.8 vs 29.6); Mexico is far more crowded at 67 people per km² against 47.
Mexico vs DR Congo population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Mexico | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,946,900 | 112,832,473 |
| Annual growth | +0.83% | +3.20% |
| Yearly change | +1,085,893 | +3,556,208 |
| Density (P/km²) | 67 | 47 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,943,950 | 2,267,050 |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.89 | 5.98 |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | 62.1 yrs |
| Urban population | 80% | 45% |
| World share | 1.61% | 1.37% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 148,946,274 | 218,246,072 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Mexico · DR Congo
Mexico vs DR Congo FAQ
Is Mexico bigger than DR Congo by population?
Mexico currently has the larger population: 131,946,900 versus 112,832,473 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 19.11 million people.
Will DR Congo overtake Mexico in population?
United Nations medium-variant projections suggest DR Congo could overtake Mexico around 2031.
Which grows faster, Mexico or DR Congo?
DR Congo currently grows faster: +3.20% per year versus +0.83%.
How do Mexico and DR Congo compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Mexico at 148,946,274 and DR Congo at 218,246,072 in 2050.