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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population is 815% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of 97,332,857.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s surface area is 262% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of 1,697,977 km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s population density is 152% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of 28.1 /km².
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s nominal GDP is 491% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of $58.96 billion.
South Sudan’s GDP per capita is 66% higher than that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of $431.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Kinshasa
Juba
109,276,265
11,943,408
2,344,860 km²
646,883 km²
46.6 /km²
18.5 /km²
$70.96 billion · 2024
$12.00 billion · 2015
$649 · 2024
$1,080 · 2015
Africa
Africa
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Congolese Franc · CDF · FC
South Sudanese pound · SSP · £
Congolese
South Sudanese
+243
+211
.cd
.ss
CD / COD
SS / SSD
Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi
Africa/Juba
République démocratique du Congo
South Sudan
| Measure | Democratic Republic of the Congo | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kinshasa | Juba |
| Population | 109,276,265 | 11,943,408 |
| Surface area | 2,344,860 km² | 646,883 km² |
| Population density | 46.6 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $70.96 billion · 2024 | $12.00 billion · 2015 |
| GDP per capita | $649 · 2024 | $1,080 · 2015 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Congolese Franc · CDF · FC | South Sudanese pound · SSP · £ |
| Nationality | Congolese | South Sudanese |
| Phone code | +243 | +211 |
| Internet domain | .cd | .ss |
| ISO codes | CD / COD | SS / SSD |
| Time zone | Africa/Kinshasa, Africa/Lubumbashi | Africa/Juba |
| Native name | République démocratique du Congo | South Sudan |
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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 →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 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 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.