Congo

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Congo is located in Middle Africa. Its capital is Brazzaville, and it has a population of 6,484,437 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 342,000 square kilometers (approximately 132,047 square miles). Its currency is Central African CFA franc. The population density is approximately 19 people per square kilometer. Congo shares land borders with 5 countries: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo and Gabon.

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Congo at a glance

Economy of Congo

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Congo

AO

Angola

CapitalLuanda

Population39,040,039

CM

Cameroon

CapitalYaoundé

Population29,879,337

CF

Central African Republic

CapitalBangui

Population5,513,282

CD

DR Congo

CapitalKinshasa

Population112,832,473

GA

Gabon

CapitalLibreville

Population2,593,130