Largest Cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Democratic Republic of the Congo Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Democratic Republic of the Congo

1 Kinshasa 06 14,565,700
2 Mbuji-Mayi 04 2,892,000
3 Kananga 23 1,971,704
4 Lubumbashi 14 1,786,397
5 Kisangani 30 1,366,000
6 Tshikapa 18 1,006,387
7 Kolwezi 22 790,248
8 Goma 11 781,875
9 Bukavu 12 707,053
10 Kabinda 21 572,000
11 Kikwit 20 509,367
12 Masina 06 485,167
13 Mbandaka 02 470,307
14 Matadi 08 425,662
15 Likasi 14 422,535
16 Uvira 12 407,092
17 Bunia 17 399,282
18 Boma 08 297,009
19 Mwene 22 295,683
20 Isiro 16 255,409
21 Beni 11 232,000
22 Bandundu Province 20 202,904
23 Kamina 15 200,184
24 Gemena 28 197,159
25 Mwene-Ditu 21 189,177
26 Kindu 10 172,321
27 Kipushi 14 169,635
28 Butembo 11 154,621
29 Aketi 13 150,000
30 Kalemie 29 146,974
31 Gandajika 21 146,217
32 Mbanza-Ngungu 08 142,773
33 Ilebo 18 117,245
34 Tshilenge 22 116,073
35 Inkisi 08 115,317
36 Bukama 15 105,530
37 Bumba 25 103,328
38 Bakwa 16 100,575
39 Lodja 27 91,409
40 Moanda 08 90,812
41 Katwa 11 89,352
42 Idiofa 20 87,882
43 Kongolo 29 86,932
44 Rutshuru 11 82,680
45 Manono 29 82,465
46 Babamba 30 81,740
47 Bulungu 20 81,393
48 Mweka 18 81,267
49 Kabalo 29 81,191
50 Baudhuinville 29 81,181
51 Kanyama 15 80,043
52 Miabi 04 79,929
53 Bolenge 02 79,648
54 Kimpese 08 79,539
55 Lisala 25 79,235
56 Basoko 30 76,371
57 Hyosha 11 74,502
58 Gbadolite 26 73,835
59 Kalima 29 72,327
60 Inongo 24 68,852
61 Kituku 29 66,378
62 Kanyobagonga 11 65,000
63 Binga 25 64,639
64 Mangai 20 63,713
65 Kenge 08 63,317
66 Nyunzu 29 62,565
67 Nioki 24 62,153
68 Yangambi 30 62,082
69 Mushie 24 61,336
70 Kutu 24 56,061
71 Dibaya-Lubwe 20 55,672
72 Mangina 11 55,439
73 Luputa 21 54,676
74 Kirumba 11 52,041
75 Mulongo 15 51,603
76 Kayna 11 51,103
77 Boende 31 50,794
78 Fungurume 22 50,100
79 Lusambo 27 49,376
80 Zongo 28 48,658
81 Businga 26 48,339
82 Buta 13 48,000
83 Watsa 16 47,278
84 Bolobo 24 47,032
85 Lukula 27 46,534
86 Kipamba 15 46,430
87 Masi-Manimba 20 45,775
88 Aru 17 45,516
89 Mangbwalu 17 45,318
90 Tshela 08 45,051
91 Kabeya-Kamwanga 04 44,093
92 Malemba 22 44,027
93 Katanda 11 42,105
94 Lubero 11 41,722
95 Djugu 17 41,409
96 Basankusu 02 41,141
97 Dungu 24 41,076
98 Pweto 14 38,298
99 Lubao 21 37,818
100 Libenge 28 37,344

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 14,565,700, followed by Mbuji-Mayi and Kananga. 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. The top 10 cities span multiple states, showing that urban growth is distributed across different regions.

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. The 50th largest city still has a population of 81,181 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 22,581,801.

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