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Largest Cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Democratic Republic of the Congo

1 Kinshasa 06 16,000,000
2 Lubumbashi 14 2,221,925
3 Mbuji-Mayi 04 2,101,332
4 Kananga 23 1,247,168
5 Kisangani 30 1,181,788
6 Bukavu 12 816,811
7 Kolwezi 22 790,248
8 Likasi 14 635,768
9 Tshikapa 18 634,529
10 Kikwit 20 509,367
11 Masina 06 485,167
12 Mbandaka 02 455,011
13 Goma 11 432,587
14 Matadi 08 425,662
15 Uvira 12 407,092
16 Bunia 17 399,282
17 Boma 08 297,009
18 Mwene 22 295,683
19 Butembo 11 286,242
20 Isiro 16 255,409
21 Kindu 10 234,651
22 Kabinda 21 219,396
23 Gandajika 21 208,051
24 Bandundu Province 20 202,904
25 Kamina 15 200,184
26 Gemena 28 197,159
27 Mwene-Ditu 21 189,177
28 Kipushi 14 169,635
29 Kalemie 29 160,961
30 Bumba 25 154,586
31 Mbanza-Ngungu 08 142,773
32 Beni 11 140,731
33 Moanda 08 128,804
34 Lisala 25 117,464
35 Ilebo 18 117,245
36 Tshilenge 22 116,073
37 Inkisi 08 115,317
38 Bukama 15 105,530
39 Bakwa 16 100,575
40 Kambove 14 99,884
41 Binga 25 96,790
42 Lodja 27 91,409
43 Katwa 11 89,352
44 Mulongo 15 89,340
45 Idiofa 20 87,882
46 Kongolo 29 86,932
47 Rutshuru 11 82,680
48 Manono 29 82,465
49 Babamba 30 81,740
50 Kasongo 10 81,629
51 Bulungu 20 81,393
52 Mweka 18 81,267
53 Kabalo 29 81,191
54 Baudhuinville 29 81,181
55 Buta 13 80,751
56 Kanyama 15 80,043
57 Miabi 04 79,929
58 Bolenge 02 79,648
59 Kimpese 08 79,539
60 Basoko 30 76,371
61 Hyosha 11 74,502
62 Gbadolite 26 73,835
63 Kalima 29 72,327
64 Inongo 24 68,852
65 Kituku 29 66,378
66 Tshela 08 64,210
67 Mangai 20 63,713
68 Kenge 08 63,317
69 Nyunzu 29 62,565
70 Nioki 24 62,153
71 Yangambi 30 62,082
72 Aketi 13 61,437
73 Mushie 24 61,336
74 Kutu 24 56,061
75 Dibaya-Lubwe 20 55,672
76 Mangina 11 55,439
77 Luputa 21 54,676
78 Kirumba 11 52,041
79 Kayna 11 51,103
80 Boende 31 50,794
81 Fungurume 22 50,100
82 Lusambo 27 49,376
83 Zongo 28 48,658
84 Businga 26 48,339
85 Watsa 16 47,278
86 Bolobo 24 47,032
87 Lukula 27 46,534
88 Kipamba 15 46,430
89 Masi-Manimba 20 45,775
90 Aru 17 45,516
91 Luebo 18 45,443
92 Kasangulu 08 45,400
93 Mangbwalu 17 45,318
94 Kanyobagonga 11 44,146
95 Kabeya-Kamwanga 04 44,093
96 Malemba 22 44,027
97 Katanda 11 42,105
98 Lubero 11 41,722
99 Djugu 17 41,409
100 Basankusu 02 41,141

The largest cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kinshasa leads with a population of 16,000,000, followed by Lubumbashi and Mbuji-Mayi. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 14 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Kinshasa's population is larger than that of more than 30 U.S. states.
  • 2. 14 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 81,629 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 22,752,213.

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