Urban Development in Democratic Republic of Congo

6 indicators covering urban development for Democratic Republic of Congo.

IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank
Population in the largest city 34.9% 2025 up 0.9% 57th
Population density 46.66 people per sq. km of land area 2023 up 39.6% 156th
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 35.81 micrograms per cubic meter 2023 down 13.5% 31st
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 27.36 million 2025 up 53.4% 14th
Population in largest city 17.78 million 2025 up 53.3% 10th
PM2.5 air pollution, population exposed to levels exceeding WHO guidel 100.0% 2017 unchanged 1st