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.