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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population is about 464× that of Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 109,040,729.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s surface area is about 2,443× that of Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 2,343,900 km².
Sao Tome and Principe’s population density is 426% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 199 /km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nominal GDP is about 86.3× that of Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of $70.14 billion.
Sao Tome and Principe’s GDP per capita is 438% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of $2,841.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Kinshasa
Sao Tome
109,276,265
235,536
2,344,860 km²
960 km²
46.6 /km²
245 /km²
$70.96 billion · 2024
$822.2 million · 2024
$649 · 2024
$3,491 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Congolese Franc · CDF · FC
Dobra · STN · Db
Congolese
Sao Tomean
+243
+239
.cd
.st
CD / COD
ST / STP
Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi
Africa/Sao_Tome
République démocratique du Congo
São Tomé e Príncipe
| Measure | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Sao Tome and Principe |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kinshasa | Sao Tome |
| Population | 109,276,265 | 235,536 |
| Surface area | 2,344,860 km² | 960 km² |
| Population density | 46.6 /km² | 245 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $70.96 billion · 2024 | $822.2 million · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $649 · 2024 | $3,491 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Congolese Franc · CDF · FC | Dobra · STN · Db |
| Nationality | Congolese | Sao Tomean |
| Phone code | +243 | +239 |
| Internet domain | .cd | .st |
| ISO codes | CD / COD | ST / STP |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi | Africa/Sao_Tome |
| Native name | République démocratique du Congo | São Tomé e Príncipe |
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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 →São Tomé and Príncipe, a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa, comprises two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe, and several smaller islets. It is Africa's second-smallest country.
Full Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe is Sao Tome.
Sao Tome and Principe has a recorded population of approximately 235,536 people.
Sao Tome and Principe covers an area of about 960 km².
Sao Tome and Principe has a population density of roughly 245 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Sao Tome and Principe has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $822.2 million as of 2024.
Sao Tome and Principe has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,491.
Sao Tome and Principe uses the Dobra (STN), with the symbol Db.
Sao Tome and Principe is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
The native name of Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé e Príncipe.
People from Sao Tome and Principe are referred to as Sao Tomean.
The international dialing code for Sao Tome and Principe is +239.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Sao Tome and Principe is .st.
Sao Tome and Principe uses the Africa/Sao_Tome time zone.
São Tomé and Príncipe, a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa, comprises two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe, and several smaller islets. It is Africa's second-smallest country.