Republic of the Congo
République du Congo
The Republic of the Congo is a country in Middle Africa with about 6.48 million people, and its capital is Brazzaville. Its system of government is a presidential republic. The main languages are French and Lingala, and the currency is the Central African CFA Franc.
It covers 342,000 km², making it the 64th largest of the 197 countries here, and ranks 110th by population. That works out at 19 per km², 172nd in the world for density. The Republic of the Congo shares land borders with 5 countries: Angola, the DR Congo, the Central African Republic, Cameroon and Gabon.
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Government
- Presidential republic
- Population
- 6,484,437110th of 197, 2025, World Bank estimate
- Area
- 342,000 km²64th of 197, 2024
- Density
- 19 per km²
- Continent
- AfricaMiddle Africa
- Languages
- French, Lingala
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- GDP
- $16.3 billion141st of 193, 2025
- GDP per person
- $2,515150th of 193, 2025
- Life expectancy
- 66.0 years2024 figure
- Urban population
- 64.1%2025 figure
- Highest point
- Mont Nabemba, 1,020 m
- Coastline
- Yes
- Drives on the
- right
- Calling code
- +242
How the Republic of the Congo ranks
| Measure | World | Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 110th of 197 | 36th of 54 |
| Area | 64th of 197 | 27th of 54 |
| Population density | 172nd of 197 | 46th of 54 |
| GDP | 141st of 193 | 32nd of 54 |
| GDP per person | 150th of 193 | 21st of 54 |
| Life expectancy | 165th of 194 | 27th of 54 |
| Urban population | 94th of 194 | 12th of 54 |
| Land borders | 35th of 197 | 18th of 54 |
Neighbouring countries
Similar in population
- Bulgaria6.43 million
- Serbia6.55 million
- El Salvador6.37 million