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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population is about 20.5× that of Central African Republic, a difference of 103,945,575.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s surface area is 276% larger than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 1,721,880 km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population density is 445% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of 38 /km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nominal GDP is about 25.8× that of Central African Republic, a difference of $68.21 billion.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s GDP per capita is 26% higher than that of Central African Republic, a difference of $133.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Bangui
Kinshasa
5,330,690
109,276,265
622,980 km²
2,344,860 km²
8.6 /km²
46.6 /km²
$2.75 billion · 2024
$70.96 billion · 2024
$516 · 2024
$649 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Congolese Franc · CDF · FC
Central African
Congolese
+236
+243
.cf
.cd
CF / CAF
CD / COD
Africa/Bangui
Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi
Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka
République démocratique du Congo
| Measure | Central African Republic | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bangui | Kinshasa |
| Population | 5,330,690 | 109,276,265 |
| Surface area | 622,980 km² | 2,344,860 km² |
| Population density | 8.6 /km² | 46.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.75 billion · 2024 | $70.96 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $516 · 2024 | $649 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Congolese Franc · CDF · FC |
| Nationality | Central African | Congolese |
| Phone code | +236 | +243 |
| Internet domain | .cf | .cd |
| ISO codes | CF / CAF | CD / COD |
| Time zone | Africa/Bangui | Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Native name | Ködörösêse tî Bêafrîka | République démocratique 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 →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 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 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.