Kinshasa Population 2026 capital

Kinshasa has a population of 16,000,000, making it the #1 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Kinshasa. Roughly 14% of DR Congo's population lives here. Kinshasa is the capital of DR Congo.

Location of Kinshasa. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,000,000

Rank in DR Congo

Coordinates

4.33°S, 15.31°E

~281 m elevation · Africa/Kinshasa

Other big cities in Kinshasa

City	Population	Rank in DR Congo
Masina	485,167	#11

Cities near Kinshasa

Masina485,167 people · ~11 km away
Kasangulu45,400 people · ~33 km away
Inkisi115,317 people · ~94 km away
Mbanza-Ngungu142,773 people · ~115 km away
Kimpese79,539 people · ~168 km away
Mushie61,336 people · ~230 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kinshasa?

Kinshasa has a population of 16,000,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1 biggest city in DR Congo.

What region is Kinshasa in?

Kinshasa is located in Kinshasa, DR Congo.

Is Kinshasa the capital of DR Congo?

Yes, Kinshasa is the capital of DR Congo.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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