Republic of the Congo

"A Central African country with dense rainforests and significant oil reserves."

Middle Africa
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Presidential Republic

Capital City

Brazzaville

-4.25°, 15.28°

Official Languages

French, Kikongo, Lingala

Population

6.18M

Total Area

342K km²

Population Density

18.08 people per km²

Currency

Central African CFA franc

Fr

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

right

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#110
6,182,885

Total Population+2.4%

2023
#163
65.8 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#104
69.2%

Urban Population

2023
#23
4.16

Fertility Rate

2023
#154
38.4%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#135
$15.3B

GDP+1.9%

2023
#141
$2.5K

GDP per Capita

2023
#88
3.1%

Inflation

2024
#172
19.7%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#158
48.9

Gini Index

2011

Frequently Asked Questions About Republic of the Congo

What is the capital of Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo's capital city is Brazzaville.

What is the population of Republic of the Congo?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Republic of the Congo is approximately 6.18M people. This makes it the 110th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo spans a total area of approximately 342,000 square kilometers (132,046.88 square miles).

Which continent is Republic of the Congo in?

Republic of the Congo is located in Africa, specifically within the Middle Africa subregion.

What is the GDP of Republic of the Congo?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Republic of the Congo is approximately $15.32B USD. This ranks Republic of the Congo as the 135th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.