Population
South Sudan is higher
South Sudan records 11,943,408, about 1.89× the other value.
Country comparison
CongovsSouth Sudan
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Surface area
South Sudan is higher
South Sudan records 646,883 km², about 1.89× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Congo is higher
Congo records $15.72 billion, about 1.31× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇨🇬 Congo6,332,961
🇸🇸 South Sudan11,943,408
South Sudan’s population is 89% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 5,610,447.
Surface area
🇨🇬 Congo342,000 km²
🇸🇸 South Sudan646,883 km²
South Sudan’s surface area is 89% larger than that of Congo, a difference of 304,883 km².
Population density
🇨🇬 Congo18.5 /km²
🇸🇸 South Sudan18.5 /km²
Congo’s population density is 0.3% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of 0.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇨🇬 Congo$15.72 billion · 2024
🇸🇸 South Sudan$12.00 billion · 2015
Congo’s nominal GDP is 31% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of $3.72 billion.
GDP per capita
🇨🇬 Congo$2,482 · 2024
🇸🇸 South Sudan$1,080 · 2015
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.
Full side-by-side comparison
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
| 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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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Congo
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 →About South Sudan
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 →Congo & South Sudan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Congo?
The capital of Congo is Brazzaville.
What is the population of Congo?
Congo has a recorded population of approximately 6,332,961 people.
How big is Congo?
Congo covers an area of about 342,000 km².
What is the population density of Congo?
Congo has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Congo?
Congo has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.72 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Congo?
Congo has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,482.
What currency is used in Congo?
Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), with the symbol FCFA.
Where is Congo located?
Congo is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What is the native name of Congo?
The native name of Congo is République du Congo.
What are people from Congo called?
People from Congo are referred to as Congolese.
What is the phone calling code for Congo?
The international dialing code for Congo is +242.
What is the internet domain for Congo?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Congo is .cg.
What time zone is Congo in?
Congo uses the Africa/Brazzaville time zone.
What is Congo known for?
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.
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What is the population of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 11,943,408 people.
How big is South Sudan?
South Sudan covers an area of about 646,883 km².
What is the population density of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.00 billion as of 2015.
What is the GDP per capita of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,080.
What currency is used in South Sudan?
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP), with the symbol £.
Where is South Sudan located?
South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What are people from South Sudan called?
People from South Sudan are referred to as South Sudanese.
What is the phone calling code for South Sudan?
The international dialing code for South Sudan is +211.
What is the internet domain for South Sudan?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Sudan is .ss.
What time zone is South Sudan in?
South Sudan uses the Africa/Juba time zone.
What is South Sudan known for?
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.