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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Congo’s population is 149% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 3,794,009.
Congo’s surface area is 28% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 74,330 km².
Congo’s population density is 95% higher than that of Gabon, a difference of 9 /km².
Gabon’s nominal GDP is 33% larger than that of Congo, a difference of $5.18 billion.
Gabon’s GDP per capita is 232% higher than that of Congo, a difference of $5,748.
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Brazzaville
Libreville
6,332,961
2,538,952
342,000 km²
267,670 km²
18.5 /km²
9.5 /km²
$15.72 billion · 2024
$20.90 billion · 2024
$2,482 · 2024
$8,230 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Congolese
Gabonese
+242
+241
.cg
.ga
CG / COG
GA / GAB
Africa/Brazzaville
Africa/Libreville
République du Congo
Gabon
| Measure | Congo | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brazzaville | Libreville |
| Population | 6,332,961 | 2,538,952 |
| Surface area | 342,000 km² | 267,670 km² |
| Population density | 18.5 /km² | 9.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $15.72 billion · 2024 | $20.90 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,482 · 2024 | $8,230 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Congolese | Gabonese |
| Phone code | +242 | +241 |
| Internet domain | .cg | .ga |
| ISO codes | CG / COG | GA / GAB |
| Time zone | Africa/Brazzaville | Africa/Libreville |
| Native name | République du Congo | Gabon |
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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 →Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.
Full Gabon 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 Gabon is Libreville.
Gabon has a recorded population of approximately 2,538,952 people.
Gabon covers an area of about 267,670 km².
Gabon has a population density of roughly 9.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Gabon has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $20.90 billion as of 2024.
Gabon has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,230.
Gabon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Gabon is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from Gabon are referred to as Gabonese.
The international dialing code for Gabon is +241.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Gabon is .ga.
Gabon uses the Africa/Libreville time zone.
Gabon, nestled on the equatorial coast of Central Africa, captivates visitors with its lush rainforests, vibrant wildlife, and a blend of traditional African and French influences that shape its unique identity.