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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
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population is about 57.7× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 107,383,749.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s surface area is about 83.6× that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of 2,316,810 km².
Equatorial Guinea’s population density is 45% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 20.9 /km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nominal GDP is 456% larger than that of Equatorial Guinea, a difference of $58.20 billion.
Equatorial Guinea’s GDP per capita is 939% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of $6,096.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Kinshasa
Malabo
109,276,265
1,892,516
2,344,860 km²
28,050 km²
46.6 /km²
67.5 /km²
$70.96 billion · 2024
$12.77 billion · 2024
$649 · 2024
$6,745 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Congolese Franc · CDF · FC
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Congolese
Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean
+243
+240
.cd
.gq
CD / COD
GQ / GNQ
Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi
Africa/Malabo
République démocratique du Congo
Guinea Ecuatorial
| Measure | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kinshasa | Malabo |
| Population | 109,276,265 | 1,892,516 |
| Surface area | 2,344,860 km² | 28,050 km² |
| Population density | 46.6 /km² | 67.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $70.96 billion · 2024 | $12.77 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $649 · 2024 | $6,745 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Congolese Franc · CDF · FC | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Congolese | Equatorial Guinean, Equatoguinean |
| Phone code | +243 | +240 |
| Internet domain | .cd | .gq |
| ISO codes | CD / COD | GQ / GNQ |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi | Africa/Malabo |
| Native name | République démocratique du Congo | Guinea Ecuatorial |
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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 →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 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.
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.