Lubumbashi's 2026 population is now estimated at 3,193,860. In 1950, the population of Lubumbashi was 96,112. Lubumbashi has grown by 132,520 in the last year, which represents a 4.33% 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 Lubumbashi, which typically includes Lubumbashi's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.