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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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South Sudan’s population is 89% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 5,610,447.
South Sudan’s surface area is 89% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 304,883 km².
Congo’s population density is 0.3% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of 0.1 /km².
Congo’s nominal GDP is 31% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of $3.72 billion.
Congo’s GDP per capita is 130% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of $1,402.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Brazzaville
Juba
6,332,961
11,943,408
342,000 km²
646,883 km²
18.5 /km²
18.5 /km²
$15.72 billion · 2024
$12.00 billion · 2015
$2,482 · 2024
$1,080 · 2015
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
South Sudanese pound · SSP · £
Congolese
South Sudanese
+242
+211
.cg
.ss
CG / COG
SS / SSD
Africa/Brazzaville
Africa/Juba
République du Congo
South Sudan
| Measure | Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brazzaville | Juba |
| Population | 6,332,961 | 11,943,408 |
| Surface area | 342,000 km² | 646,883 km² |
| Population density | 18.5 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $15.72 billion · 2024 | $12.00 billion · 2015 |
| GDP per capita | $2,482 · 2024 | $1,080 · 2015 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA | South Sudanese pound · SSP · £ |
| Nationality | Congolese | South Sudanese |
| Phone code | +242 | +211 |
| Internet domain | .cg | .ss |
| ISO codes | CG / COG | SS / SSD |
| Time zone | Africa/Brazzaville | Africa/Juba |
| Native name | République du Congo | South Sudan |
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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 Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.
Full South Sudan 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 South Sudan is Juba.
South Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 11,943,408 people.
South Sudan covers an area of about 646,883 km².
South Sudan has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
South Sudan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.00 billion as of 2015.
South Sudan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,080.
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP), with the symbol £.
South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
People from South Sudan are referred to as South Sudanese.
The international dialing code for South Sudan is +211.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Sudan is .ss.
South Sudan uses the Africa/Juba time zone.
The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.