Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Population ages 15-64, male
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
28.42 million
in 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa
370.24 million
in 2025
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
18th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
19th
Population ages 15-64, male over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 370.24 million against 28.42 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 341.83 million.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 13.0 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
Across all 66 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 18th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 19th of 218 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.42 million | 67.20 million | 62.78 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1970s | 5.82 million | 85.30 million | 79.49 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1980s | 7.99 million | 112.84 million | 104.85 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 1990s | 11.07 million | 150.12 million | 139.05 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 14.64 million | 199.76 million | 185.12 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 20.19 million | 269.50 million | 249.31 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 26.21 million | 343.81 million | 317.60 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population ages 15-64, male, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 370.24 million against 28.42 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population ages 15-64, male between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 341.83 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 66 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2025.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for population ages 15-64, male?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 18th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 19th of 218 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as Population ages 15-64, male. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Male population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.