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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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Congo’s population is 19% larger than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 1,002,271.
Central African Republic’s surface area is 82% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 280,980 km².
Congo’s population density is 116% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 10 /km².
Congo’s nominal GDP is 471% larger than that of Central African Republic, a difference of $12.97 billion.
Congo’s GDP per capita is 381% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of $1,966.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Bangui
Brazzaville
5,330,690
6,332,961
622,980 km²
342,000 km²
8.6 /km²
18.5 /km²
$2.75 billion · 2024
$15.72 billion · 2024
$516 · 2024
$2,482 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African
Congolese
+236
+242
.cf
.cg
CF / CAF
CG / COG
Africa/Bangui
Africa/Brazzaville
Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka
République du Congo
| Measure | Central African Republic | Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bangui | Brazzaville |
| Population | 5,330,690 | 6,332,961 |
| Surface area | 622,980 km² | 342,000 km² |
| Population density | 8.6 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.75 billion · 2024 | $15.72 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $516 · 2024 | $2,482 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Central African | Congolese |
| Phone code | +236 | +242 |
| Internet domain | .cf | .cg |
| ISO codes | CF / CAF | CG / COG |
| Time zone | Africa/Bangui | Africa/Brazzaville |
| Native name | Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka | République du Congo |
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Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.
Full Central African Republic profile →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.
Full Congo profile →The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
Central African Republic has a recorded population of approximately 5,330,690 people.
Central African Republic covers an area of about 622,980 km².
Central African Republic has a population density of roughly 8.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Central African Republic has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.75 billion as of 2024.
Central African Republic has a GDP per capita of approximately $516.
Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Central African Republic is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Central African Republic is Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka.
People from Central African Republic are referred to as Central African.
The international dialing code for Central African Republic is +236.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Central African Republic is .cf.
Central African Republic uses the Africa/Bangui time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Africa, the Central African Republic (CAR) is a land of striking contrasts, where sprawling savannas meet dense rainforests, and vibrant traditions thrive amid a complex colonial legacy.
The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
Congo has a recorded population of approximately 6,332,961 people.
Congo covers an area of about 342,000 km².
Congo has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Congo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.72 billion as of 2024.
Congo has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,482.
Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Congo is République du Congo.
People from Congo are referred to as Congolese.
The international dialing code for Congo is +242.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Congo is .cg.
Congo uses the Africa/Brazzaville time zone.
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.