DR Congo
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Kinshasa
112,832,473
2,344,858 km²
Congolese franc
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DR Congo is located in Middle Africa. Its capital is Kinshasa, and it has a population of 112,832,473 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 2,344,858 square kilometers (approximately 905,355 square miles). Its currency is Congolese franc. The population density is approximately 48 people per square kilometer. DR Congo shares land borders with 9 countries: Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
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DR Congo at a glance
Africa
48 / km²
2,344,858 km²
Approximately 905,355 mi² (square miles)
Kinshasa
Economy of DR Congo
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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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).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
Countries bordering DR Congo
Angola
Burundi
Central African Republic
Congo
Rwanda
South Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
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Frequently asked questions about DR Congo
What is the capital of DR Congo?
The capital of DR Congo is Kinshasa.
What is the population of DR Congo?
DR Congo has 112,832,473 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of DR Congo in square kilometers and square miles?
DR Congo has a total area of 2,344,858 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 905,355 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in DR Congo?
The currency of DR Congo is Congolese franc.