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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 about 17.3× that of Congo, a difference of 102,943,304.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s surface area is 586% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 2,002,860 km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population density is 152% higher than that of Congo, a difference of 28.1 /km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nominal GDP is 351% larger than that of Congo, a difference of $55.24 billion.
Congo’s GDP per capita is 282% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of $1,833.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Brazzaville
Kinshasa
6,332,961
109,276,265
342,000 km²
2,344,860 km²
18.5 /km²
46.6 /km²
$15.72 billion · 2024
$70.96 billion · 2024
$2,482 · 2024
$649 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Congolese Franc · CDF · FC
Congolese
Congolese
+242
+243
.cg
.cd
CG / COG
CD / COD
Africa/Brazzaville
Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi
République du Congo
République démocratique du Congo
| Measure | Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brazzaville | Kinshasa |
| Population | 6,332,961 | 109,276,265 |
| Surface area | 342,000 km² | 2,344,860 km² |
| Population density | 18.5 /km² | 46.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $15.72 billion · 2024 | $70.96 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,482 · 2024 | $649 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Congolese Franc · CDF · FC |
| Nationality | Congolese | Congolese |
| Phone code | +242 | +243 |
| Internet domain | .cg | .cd |
| ISO codes | CG / COG | CD / COD |
| Time zone | Africa/Brazzaville | Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi |
| Native name | République du Congo | République démocratique du Congo |
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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 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 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.
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.