Kinshasa (Africa)
Population: 12,913,215
GDP: 341 USD
Functional Urban Area: 591 km2
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Context

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo and one of Africa’s largest megacities, operates as both a city and a province, granting it a unique administrative status. The Kinshasa Provincial Assembly and the Governor of Kinshasa manage urban services and development. The metropolitan area faces challenges due to rapid population growth, with ongoing efforts to improve governance and service delivery through urban planning initiatives.

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Key findings

Kinshasa’s greenness index, measured on a scale from 0 to 1, reached 0.46 in 2025—a 100% improvement since 1985. This score surpasses the regional and the global average of 0.3, reflecting significant progress in urban vegetation. Additionally, CO₂ emissions per capita decreased significantly between 1975 and 2020, well below the regional and global averages.

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