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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Chad’s population is 221% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 13,966,162.
Chad’s surface area is 275% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 942,000 km².
Congo’s population density is 17% higher than that of Chad, a difference of 2.7 /km².
Chad’s nominal GDP is 24% larger than that of Congo, a difference of $3.80 billion.
Congo’s GDP per capita is 158% higher than that of Chad, a difference of $1,521.
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N'Djamena
Brazzaville
20,299,123
6,332,961
1,284,000 km²
342,000 km²
15.8 /km²
18.5 /km²
$19.52 billion · 2024
$15.72 billion · 2024
$962 · 2024
$2,482 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Chadian
Congolese
+235
+242
.td
.cg
TD / TCD
CG / COG
Africa/Ndjamena
Africa/Brazzaville
Tchad
République du Congo
| Measure | Chad | Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | N'Djamena | Brazzaville |
| Population | 20,299,123 | 6,332,961 |
| Surface area | 1,284,000 km² | 342,000 km² |
| Population density | 15.8 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $19.52 billion · 2024 | $15.72 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $962 · 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 | Chadian | Congolese |
| Phone code | +235 | +242 |
| Internet domain | .td | .cg |
| ISO codes | TD / TCD | CG / COG |
| Time zone | Africa/Ndjamena | Africa/Brazzaville |
| Native name | Tchad | République du Congo |
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Nestled in the heart of Africa, Chad is a land of stark contrasts and hidden wonders, where sweeping deserts meet verdant savannas and vibrant traditions echo across its bustling markets.
Full Chad 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 Chad is N'Djamena.
Chad has a recorded population of approximately 20,299,123 people.
Chad covers an area of about 1,284,000 km².
Chad has a population density of roughly 15.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Chad has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $19.52 billion as of 2024.
Chad has a GDP per capita of approximately $962.
Chad uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Chad is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Chad is Tchad.
People from Chad are referred to as Chadian.
The international dialing code for Chad is +235.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Chad is .td.
Chad uses the Africa/Ndjamena time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Africa, Chad is a land of stark contrasts and hidden wonders, where sweeping deserts meet verdant savannas and vibrant traditions echo across its bustling markets.
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.