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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
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population is about 43.0× that of Gabon, a difference of 106,737,313.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s surface area is 776% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of 2,077,190 km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population density is 391% higher than that of Gabon, a difference of 37.1 /km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nominal GDP is 240% larger than that of Gabon, a difference of $50.07 billion.
Gabon’s GDP per capita is about 12.7× that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of $7,581.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Kinshasa
Libreville
109,276,265
2,538,952
2,344,860 km²
267,670 km²
46.6 /km²
9.5 /km²
$70.96 billion · 2024
$20.90 billion · 2024
$649 · 2024
$8,230 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Congolese Franc · CDF · FC
Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA
Congolese
Gabonese
+243
+241
.cd
.ga
CD / COD
GA / GAB
Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi
Africa/Libreville
République démocratique du Congo
Gabon
| Measure | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kinshasa | Libreville |
| Population | 109,276,265 | 2,538,952 |
| Surface area | 2,344,860 km² | 267,670 km² |
| Population density | 46.6 /km² | 9.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $70.96 billion · 2024 | $20.90 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $649 · 2024 | $8,230 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Congolese Franc · CDF · FC | Central African CFA franc · XAF · FCFA |
| Nationality | Congolese | Gabonese |
| Phone code | +243 | +241 |
| Internet domain | .cd | .ga |
| ISO codes | CD / COD | GA / GAB |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi | Africa/Libreville |
| Native name | République démocratique du Congo | Gabon |
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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 →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.
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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 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.