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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population is 188% larger than that of Angola, a difference of 71,390,416.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s surface area is 88% larger than that of Angola, a difference of 1,098,160 km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population density is 53% higher than that of Angola, a difference of 16.2 /km².
Angola’s nominal GDP is 42% larger than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of $30.04 billion.
Angola’s GDP per capita is 311% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of $2,016.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Luanda
Kinshasa
37,885,849
109,276,265
1,246,700 km²
2,344,860 km²
30.4 /km²
46.6 /km²
$101.00 billion · 2024
$70.96 billion · 2024
$2,666 · 2024
$649 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Angolan kwanza · AOA · Kz
Congolese Franc · CDF · FC
Angolan
Congolese
+244
+243
.ao
.cd
AO / AGO
CD / COD
Africa/Luanda
Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi
Angola
République démocratique du Congo
| Measure | Angola | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Luanda | Kinshasa |
| Population | 37,885,849 | 109,276,265 |
| Surface area | 1,246,700 km² | 2,344,860 km² |
| Population density | 30.4 /km² | 46.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $101.00 billion · 2024 | $70.96 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,666 · 2024 | $649 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Angolan kwanza · AOA · Kz | Congolese Franc · CDF · FC |
| Nationality | Angolan | Congolese |
| Phone code | +244 | +243 |
| Internet domain | .ao | .cd |
| ISO codes | AO / AGO | CD / COD |
| Time zone | Africa/Luanda | Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Native name | Angola | République démocratique du Congo |
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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.
Full Angola profile →The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a vast Central African nation renowned for its abundant natural resources, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural tapestry, offering a compelling glimpse into Africa’s heartland.
Full Democratic Republic of the Congo profile →The capital of Angola is Luanda.
Angola has a recorded population of approximately 37,885,849 people.
Angola covers an area of about 1,246,700 km².
Angola has a population density of roughly 30.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Angola has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $101.00 billion as of 2024.
Angola has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,666.
Angola uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA), with the symbol Kz.
Angola is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from Angola are referred to as Angolan.
The international dialing code for Angola is +244.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Angola is .ao.
Angola uses the Africa/Luanda time zone.
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.
The capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a recorded population of approximately 109,276,265 people.
Democratic Republic of the Congo covers an area of about 2,344,860 km².
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a population density of roughly 46.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $70.96 billion as of 2024.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has a GDP per capita of approximately $649.
Democratic Republic of the Congo uses the Congolese Franc (CDF), with the symbol FC.
Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Democratic Republic of the Congo is République démocratique du Congo.
People from Democratic Republic of the Congo are referred to as Congolese.
The international dialing code for Democratic Republic of the Congo is +243.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Democratic Republic of the Congo is .cd.
Democratic Republic of the Congo spans 2 time zones including Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a vast Central African nation renowned for its abundant natural resources, diverse ecosystems, and rich cultural tapestry, offering a compelling glimpse into Africa’s heartland.