Congo, Democratic Republic of the Population living in slums 2026: 79.99 %

Congo, Democratic Republic of the's population living in slums in 2026 is 79.99 % (estimate), up 0.5% from 2025. It ranks #4 of 196 countries.

This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.

Congo, Democratic Republic of the•25 years of data (2002–2026)••UN Habitat•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Where Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks (2026)

#4 of 196
  1. #2Mali88.35%
  2. #3Chad80.78%
  3. #4Congo, Democratic Republic of the79.99%
  4. #5Sao Tome and Principe79.89%
  5. #6Jordan75.9%
Population living in slums by country 2026: full ranking →
Historical Trend

Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202679.99 %+0.36 %+0.46%
202579.63 %+0.3 %+0.38%
202479.33 %+0.3 %+0.38%
202379.03 %+0.67 %+0.85%
202278.36 %0 %0.00%
202178.36 %0 %0.00%
202078.36 %+0.23 %+0.29%
201978.13 %+0.23 %+0.30%
201877.9 %+0.46 %+0.59%
201777.44 %+0.46 %+0.60%
201676.98 %+0.46 %+0.60%
201576.52 %+0.46 %+0.61%
201476.06 %+0.46 %+0.61%
201375.6 %+0.46 %+0.61%
201275.14 %+0.46 %+0.62%
201174.68 %+0.46 %+0.62%
201074.22 %+0.46 %+0.62%
200973.76 %+0.46 %+0.63%
200873.3 %+0.46 %+0.63%
200772.84 %+0.46 %+0.64%
200672.37 %+0.23 %+0.32%
200572.14 %+0.23 %+0.32%
200471.91 %0 %0.00%
200371.91 %0 %0.00%
200271.91 %——

Frequently Asked Questions About Congo, Democratic Republic of the Population living in slums

What is Congo, Democratic Republic of the's population living in slums in 2026?▾

Congo, Democratic Republic of the's population living in slums is 79.99 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.

Is Congo, Democratic Republic of the's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾

Congo, Democratic Republic of the's population living in slums rose by 0.5% from 2025 (79.63 %) to 2026 (79.99 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 3.9%.

How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for population living in slums?▾

In 2026, Congo, Democratic Republic of the has the 4th highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.

What was Congo, Democratic Republic of the's population living in slums in 2002?▾

In 2002, Congo, Democratic Republic of the's population living in slums was 71.91 %. By 2026 it rose by 11.2%.

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