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Republic of the Congo

Africa · Middle Africa · capital Brazzaville

About Republic of the Congo

What is the capital of Republic of the Congo?

The capital of Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville. Brazzaville is the seat of national government for Republic of the Congo, a country in Middle Africa.

What is the population of Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo has a population of about 6.2 million people, the 113th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo covers 342,000 square kilometers (132,047 square miles), making Republic of the Congo the 66th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo borders 5 countries: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, DR Congo and Gabon.

What is the life expectancy in Republic of the Congo?

Life expectancy at birth in Republic of the Congo is 65.8 years, the 186th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Republic of the Congo in?

Republic of the Congo is in Africa, in the Middle Africa region. Republic of the Congo is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for Republic of the Congo
Populationtotal people6.2Mpeople113th
Land Areatotal km²342.0Kkm²66th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$2.5K164th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$15.3B140th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth65.8years186th
Urban Population% living in cities63.7%109th
Internet Users% of people online38.4%159th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman4.16births/woman23rd
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per yearno data
Forest Cover% of land forested64.2%21st
Unemployment Rate% of labor force19.9%7th
Military Spending% of GDP2.0%of GDP53rd
Renewable Energy% of energy use71.4%26th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change4.3%123rd
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDP3.3%of GDP124th
Health Spending% of GDP3.3%of GDP173rd
Arable Land% of land arable1.6%177th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$626.5M113th

Borders Republic of the Congo5 countries

Angolacapital LuandaCamerooncapital YaoundéCentral African Republiccapital BanguiDR Congocapital KinshasaGaboncapital Libreville

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Regional hubs

All countries in Africa58 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 CG · alpha-3 COG · Middle Africa

Where Republic of the Congo stands17 of 21 rankings

7thUnemployment %19.9%21stForest %64.2%23rdFertility4.16 births/woman

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