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Bukavu

Country:
DR Congo
Continent:
Africa

Bukavu's 2025 population is now estimated at 1,369,430. In 1950, the population of Bukavu was 16,296. Bukavu has grown by 60,960 in the last year, which represents a 4.66% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bukavu, which typically includes Bukavu's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

1.4M
Total Population
61K 4.66%
Growth
No
Capital of DR Congo?

Bukavu Population

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City
2025 Pop. ↓
Growth
Kinshasa17,778,500
Mbuji-Mayi3,158,340
Lubumbashi3,061,340
Kananga1,815,750
Kisangani1,546,690
Tshikapa1,185,920
Bunia900,351
Goma819,854
Uvira760,857
Likasi675,991
Kabinda640,090
Kikwit615,192
Kolwezi555,059
Mbandaka534,978
Masina485,167
Matadi465,791
Beni232,000
Mwene-Ditu189,177
Boma162,521
Butembo154,621
Gandajika154,425
Kalemie146,974
Kindu135,698
Isiro127,076
Bandundu118,211
Gemena117,639
Ilebo107,093
Bumba95,520
Mbanza-Ngungu86,356
Kamina73,557
Lisala70,087
Lodja68,244
Kipushi62,332
Kasongo55,118
Mweka50,675
Gbadolite50,493
Buta50,130
Moanda50,000
Bulungu48,344
Basoko43,709
Lubao43,068
Lusambo41,416
Nioki40,695
Inongo40,113
Tshela38,845
Bukama38,770
Mangai37,188
Kampene37,034
Kabare37,034
Kambove36,702
Yangambi35,531
Luebo35,183
Aketi35,161
Mushie33,062
Boende32,091
Kongolo31,943
Kabalo29,833
Businga28,919
Kasangulu27,961
Bolobo27,862
Libenge27,053
Watsa24,516
Demba22,263
Kasongo-Lunda20,060
Bondo17,860
Wamba17,373
Sake17,151
Lukolela15,000
Bosobolo14,553

Sources

  1. World Population Prospects (2024 Revision) - United Nations population estimates and projections.

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