Goma's 2026 population is now estimated at 858,217. In 1950, the population of Goma was 5,123. Goma has grown by 38,363 in the last year, which represents a 4.68% 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 Goma, which typically includes Goma's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.