Republic of the Congo
🇨🇬 Middle Africa
How Republic of the Congo ranks globally
About Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo is a country in Middle Africa, with Brazzaville as its capital. It is home to roughly 6.48 million people, giving a population density of about 19 people per square kilometre. The country covers 342,000 km² of land and shares land borders with 5 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $16.31B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.649. The official currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), and the main languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala.
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How Republic of the Congo measures up
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Republic of the Congo is the 109th most populous country in the world, with about 6.48 million people.
By land area it is the 64th-largest country in the world, covering 342,000 km².
It has the world's 140th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($16.31B).
Republic of the Congo shares land borders with 5 countries.
It is classed by the UN as a country of medium human development, with an HDI of 0.649.
Republic of the Congo has a population density of about 19 people per square kilometre.
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