What is the population of the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo has 6.5 million people (2025). Since 1960, the population has grown from 1.1 million to 6.5 million, 6.1 times the 1960 figure.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,056,732 |
| 1970 | 1,397,638 |
| 1980 | 1,828,985 |
| 1990 | 2,380,560 |
| 2000 | 3,151,345 |
| 2010 | 4,462,290 |
| 2020 | 5,752,791 |
| 2025 | 6,484,437 |
What is the capital of the Republic of the Congo?
The capital of the Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville.
What currency does the Republic of the Congo use?
The Republic of the Congo uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF).
What language is spoken in the Republic of the Congo?
The official language of the Republic of the Congo is French.
Where is the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo is in Africa.
Location on the map
Neighboring countries
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How big is the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo covers 342,000 km² (132,047 sq mi). The United States is about 29 times as large.
Economy of the Republic of the Congo
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- $16.3 billion
- GDP per person
- $2,515
- Life expectancy
- 66.0 years
Data: World Bank (GDP 2025, GDP per person 2025, life expectancy 2024)
Economic development
Based on economic indicators, the Republic of the Congo is classified as lower middle income. Lower-middle-income countries have a gross national income per person between $1,146 and $4,515.