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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Angola is higher

Angola records 37,885,849, about 5.98× the other value.

Surface area

Angola is higher

Angola records 1,246,700 km², about 3.65× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Angola is higher

Angola records $101.00 billion, about 6.42× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇴 Angola37,885,849
🇨🇬 Congo6,332,961

Angola’s population is 498% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 31,552,888.

Surface area

🇦🇴 Angola1,246,700 km²
🇨🇬 Congo342,000 km²

Angola’s surface area is 265% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 904,700 km².

Population density

🇦🇴 Angola30.4 /km²
🇨🇬 Congo18.5 /km²

Angola’s population density is 64% higher than that of Congo, a difference of 11.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇴 Angola$101.00 billion · 2024
🇨🇬 Congo$15.72 billion · 2024

Angola’s nominal GDP is 542% larger than that of Congo, a difference of $85.28 billion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇴 Angola$2,666 · 2024
🇨🇬 Congo$2,482 · 2024

Angola’s GDP per capita is 7.4% higher than that of Congo, a difference of $184.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Luanda

Brazzaville

Population

37,885,849

6,332,961

Surface area

1,246,700 km²

342,000 km²

Population density

30.4 /km²

18.5 /km²

Nominal GDP

$101.00 billion · 2024

$15.72 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$2,666 · 2024

$2,482 · 2024

Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Middle Africa

Middle Africa

Currency

Angolan kwanza · AOA · Kz

Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA

Nationality

Angolan

Congolese

Phone code

+244

+242

Internet domain

.ao

.cg

ISO codes

AO / AGO

CG / COG

Time zone

Africa/Luanda

Africa/Brazzaville

Native name

Angola

République du Congo

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About Angola

Angola, a vast nation on Africa’s southwest coast, dazzles with its sweeping Atlantic shoreline, untamed interior, and a resilient spirit forged by centuries of cultural exchange and struggle.

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About Congo

Nestled on the western edge of Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo—often called Congo-Brazzaville—offers a vibrant blend of lush rainforests, bustling river cities, and a rich tapestry of cultures that beckon the curious traveler.

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Angola & Congo: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Angola?

The capital of Angola is Luanda.

What is the population of Angola?

Angola has a recorded population of approximately 37,885,849 people.

How big is Angola?

Angola covers an area of about 1,246,700 km².

What is the population density of Angola?

Angola has a population density of roughly 30.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Angola?

Angola has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $101.00 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Angola?

Angola has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,666.

What currency is used in Angola?

Angola uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA), with the symbol Kz.

Where is Angola located?

Angola is located in Middle Africa, Africa.

What are people from Angola called?

People from Angola are referred to as Angolan.

What is the phone calling code for Angola?

The international dialing code for Angola is +244.

What is the internet domain for Angola?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Angola is .ao.

What time zone is Angola in?

Angola uses the Africa/Luanda time zone.

What is Angola known for?

Angola, a vast nation on Africa’s southwest coast, dazzles with its sweeping Atlantic shoreline, untamed interior, and a resilient spirit forged by centuries of cultural exchange and struggle.

What is the capital of Congo?

The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.

What is the population of Congo?

Congo has a recorded population of approximately 6,332,961 people.

How big is Congo?

Congo covers an area of about 342,000 km².

What is the population density of Congo?

Congo has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Congo?

Congo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.72 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Congo?

Congo has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,482.

What currency is used in Congo?

Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.

Where is Congo located?

Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Congo?

The native name of Congo is République du Congo.

What are people from Congo called?

People from Congo are referred to as Congolese.

What is the phone calling code for Congo?

The international dialing code for Congo is +242.

What is the internet domain for Congo?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Congo is .cg.

What time zone is Congo in?

Congo uses the Africa/Brazzaville time zone.

What is Congo known for?

Nestled on the western edge of Central Africa, the Republic of the Congo—often called Congo-Brazzaville—offers a vibrant blend of lush rainforests, bustling river cities, and a rich tapestry of cultures that beckon the curious traveler.