Likasi's 2020 population is now estimated at 567,839. In 1950, the population of Likasi was 48,447. Likasi has grown by 73,254 since 2015, which represents a 2.80% 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 Likasi, which typically includes Likasi's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 1,007,163 | 4.01% | 179,734 |
| 2030 | 827,429 | 4.13% | 151,438 |
| 2025 | 675,991 | 3.55% | 108,152 |
| 2020 | 567,839 | 2.80% | 73,254 |
| 2015 | 494,585 | 2.74% | 62,607 |
| 2010 | 431,978 | 2.74% | 54,683 |
| 2005 | 377,295 | 2.74% | 47,710 |
| 2000 | 329,585 | 2.74% | 41,678 |
| 1995 | 287,907 | 2.74% | 36,397 |
| 1990 | 251,510 | 2.74% | 31,796 |
| 1985 | 219,714 | 2.60% | 26,498 |
| 1980 | 193,216 | 2.57% | 23,034 |
| 1975 | 170,182 | 2.57% | 20,282 |
| 1970 | 149,900 | 8.60% | 50,686 |
| 1965 | 99,214 | 2.66% | 12,214 |
| 1960 | 87,000 | 6.37% | 23,106 |
| 1955 | 63,894 | 5.69% | 15,447 |
| 1950 | 48,447 | 0.00% |