Republic of the Congo
Country in Africa
In brief
Population: 6.5M (2025). World rank 110 of 216; in Africa, 36 of 54. Area: 342,000 km². World rank 66 of 249; in Africa, 27 of 59. Life expectancy: 66 years (2024). World rank 187 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 27 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 5.1M → 6.5M, GDP $12.4B → $16.3B, and GDP per person $2,439 → $2,515.
State
- Official name
- Republic of the Congo
- Local name
- République du Congo
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Region
- Africa
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- UN member
- Yes
Key figures
Practical information
- Languages
- French, Kikongo, Lingala
- Currency
- Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
- Time zones
- UTC+1
- Calling code
- +242
- Emergency numbers
- 117, 118
- Driving side
- Right
- Plug types
- C, E
- Mains voltage
- 230 V