Pakistan vs DR Congo: population comparison
Current population of Pakistan
259,614,553
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 3,988
- Deaths today
- 937
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,269
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
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and DR Congo has 112,832,473 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 142,387,081 people — about 2.3 times DR Congo's population. They rank 5 and 15 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: DR Congo grows at +3.20% per year versus +1.56% for Pakistan. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: DR Congo is the younger society (median age 15.8 vs 20.6); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 47.
Pakistan vs DR Congo population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | DR Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 112,832,473 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | +3.20% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | +3,556,208 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 47 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 2,267,050 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 5.98 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 62.1 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 45% |
| World share | 3.11% | 1.37% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 218,246,072 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · DR Congo
Pakistan vs DR Congo FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than DR Congo by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 112,832,473 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 142.39 million people.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or DR Congo?
DR Congo currently grows faster: +3.20% per year versus +1.56%.
How do Pakistan and DR Congo compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and DR Congo at 218,246,072 in 2050.