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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Congo’s population is 235% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 4,440,445.
Congo’s surface area is about 12.2× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 313,950 km².
Equatorial Guinea’s population density is 264% higher than that of Congo, a difference of 49 /km².
Congo’s nominal GDP is 23% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of $2.95 billion.
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita is 172% higher than that of Congo, a difference of $4,263.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Brazzaville
Malabo
6,332,961
1,892,516
342,000 km²
28,050 km²
18.5 /km²
67.5 /km²
$15.72 billion · 2024
$12.77 billion · 2024
$2,482 · 2024
$6,745 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Congolese
Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean
+242
+240
.cg
.gq
CG / COG
GQ / GNQ
Africa/Brazzaville
Africa/Malabo
République du Congo
Guinea Ecuatorial
| Measure | Congo | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brazzaville | Malabo |
| Population | 6,332,961 | 1,892,516 |
| Surface area | 342,000 km² | 28,050 km² |
| Population density | 18.5 /km² | 67.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $15.72 billion · 2024 | $12.77 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,482 · 2024 | $6,745 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Congolese | Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean |
| Phone code | +242 | +240 |
| Internet domain | .cg | .gq |
| ISO codes | CG / COG | GQ / GNQ |
| Time zone | Africa/Brazzaville | Africa/Malabo |
| Native name | République du Congo | Guinea Ecuatorial |
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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 →Equatorial Guinea, a small but dynamic nation on the west coast of Central Africa, blends lush tropical landscapes with a thriving oil-driven economy, offering a unique glimpse into both African and Spanish colonial legacies.
Full Equatorial Guinea 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 Equatorial Guinea is Malabo.
Equatorial Guinea has a recorded population of approximately 1,892,516 people.
Equatorial Guinea covers an area of about 28,050 km².
Equatorial Guinea has a population density of roughly 67.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Equatorial Guinea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.77 billion as of 2024.
Equatorial Guinea has a GDP per capita of approximately $6,745.
Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Equatorial Guinea is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Equatorial Guinea is Guinea Ecuatorial.
People from Equatorial Guinea are referred to as Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean.
The international dialing code for Equatorial Guinea is +240.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Equatorial Guinea is .gq.
Equatorial Guinea uses the Africa/Malabo time zone.
Equatorial Guinea, a small but dynamic nation on the west coast of Central Africa, blends lush tropical landscapes with a thriving oil-driven economy, offering a unique glimpse into both African and Spanish colonial legacies.