Lubumbashi Population 2026
Lubumbashi has a population of 2,221,925, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇨🇩 DR Congo, located in Haut-Katanga. Roughly 1.9% of DR Congo's population lives here. It is about 7.2× smaller than Kinshasa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
2,221,925
Rank in DR Congo
#2
Coordinates
11.66°S, 27.48°E
~1,260 m elevation · Africa/Lubumbashi
Distance to capital (Kinshasa)
1,567 km
973 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Lubumbashi?
Lubumbashi has a population of 2,221,925 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in DR Congo.
What region is Lubumbashi in?
Lubumbashi is located in Haut-Katanga, DR Congo.
Is Lubumbashi the capital of DR Congo?
No, the capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa, about 1,567 km away.
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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