Congo, Rep.
Republic of the Congo
Population, GDP, and key facts about Congo, Rep. — updated for 2026.
Congo, Rep. quick facts
- Population
- 6,332,961
- Area
- 342,000 km²
- Population density
- 18 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 15.7 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 2.5K
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Currency
- Central African CFA franc (Fr, XAF)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 197.9/month · Fr 120,000/month (2024)
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala
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Congo, Rep.'s war history
- Government of CongovsCocoyes, Ninjas, Ntsiloulous
Wars that reached at least 1,000 battle-related deaths in a year, since 1946 — not a full record of every armed conflict Congo, Rep. has had. Source: UCDP/PRIO Armed Conflict Dataset.
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- Natural gas74%
- Hydropower20%
- Oil5%
- Bioenergy1%
- Solar0%
Share of Congo, Rep.'s own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Congo, Rep.
What is the capital of Congo, Rep.?
The capital of Congo, Rep. is Brazzaville.
What is Congo, Rep.'s population?
Congo, Rep. has a population of 6,332,961.
What is Congo, Rep.'s GDP per capita?
Congo, Rep.'s GDP per capita is US$ 2.5K.
What is the currency of Congo, Rep.?
The currency of Congo, Rep. is the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
What is the minimum wage in Congo, Rep.?
Congo, Rep.'s statutory minimum wage is about US$ 197.9 per month (as of 2024) — Fr 120,000 per month in local currency.
Is Congo, Rep. bigger than Liberia?
Congo, Rep. is about 3.1× the size of Liberia by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.