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Congo, Rep.
Congo, Rep.
Population
6.3M
Rank #112Source: World Bank
Capital
Brazzaville
Source: REST Countries
Region
Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Source: REST Countries
GDP (Nominal)
$15.72B
Rank #137Source: World Bank
Land Area
342.0K km²
Rank #66Source: REST Countries
Life Expectancy
65.772 yrs
Source: World Bank
Historical Trends
Population Trend (5-Year)
Source: World Bank
GDP Trend (5-Year, Nominal USD)
Source: World Bank
Geography
Area: 342,000 km²
Landlocked: No
Independent: Yes
Climate: tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator
Terrain: coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin
Elevation: mean elevation: 430 m lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Mount Berongou 903 m
Natural Hazards: seasonal flooding
Environmental Issues: air pollution from vehicle emissions; water pollution from raw sewage; tap water is not potable; deforestation; wildlife protection
Land Use: agricultural land: 31.1% (2011 est.) forest: 65.6% (2011 est.) other: 3.3% (2011 est.)
Geography Note: about 70% of the population lives in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, or along the railroad between them
Natural Resources
petroleumtimberpotashleadzincuraniumcopperphosphatesgoldmagnesium
People & Society
Fertility Rate
4.16
Population
6.3M
Ethnic Groups
Kongo (40.5%)Teke (16.9%)Mbochi (13.1%)foreigner (8.2%)Sangha (5.6%)Mbere/Mbeti/Kele (4.4%)Punu (4.3%)Pygmy (1.6%)Oubanguiens (1.6%)Duma (1.5%)Makaa (1.3%)other and unspecified (1%)
Religions
Roman Catholic (33.1%)Awakening Churches/Christian Revival (22.3%)Protestant (19.9%)Salutiste (2.2%)Muslim (1.6%)Kimbanguiste (1.5%)other (8.1%)none (11.3%)
Economy
GDP per Capita
$2,482.249
GDP per Capita PPP
7,026.362
(2024)
(2024)
GNI per Capita
2,280
(2024)
(2024)
Gini Index
48.9
(2011)
(2011)
Unemployment
19.895%
(2024)
(2024)
Inflation
3.091%
(2024)
(2024)
Public Debt
Not Available
Energy
Electricity Access
51.3%
(2023)
(2023)
Renewable Energy
71.4%
(2021)
(2021)
CO₂ Emissions
8.457 Mt
(2024)
(2024)
Energy Intensity
6.72 MJ/$
(2021)
(2021)
Renewable Electricity
26.274%
(2021)
(2021)
Environment
Forest Coverage
64.132% of land
(2023)
(2023)
Communications
Internet Users
38.379%
(2023)
(2023)
Mobile Penetration
94.872%
(2023)
(2023)
Broadband Subscribers
1.268%
(2023)
(2023)
Transportation
Air Transport Freight
4.151 M ton-km
(2019)
(2019)
Container Port Traffic
999,999 TEU
(2022)
(2022)
Airports
1,545
Rail Lines
893.2 km
Roads Total
N/A
Military
Military Forces
Congolese Armed Forces (Forces Armees Congolaises, FAC): Army (Armee de Terre), Navy, Congolese Air Force (Armee de l'Air Congolaise); Gendarmerie; Presidential Guard
Personnel Strength
the Congolese Armed Forces (FAC) have an estimated 12,000 active duty troops (8,000 Army; 800 Navy; 1-1,200 Air Force; 2,000 Gendarmerie)
Military Expenditure (USD)
$0.18B
Military Expenditure (% of GDP)
1.19%
Military Expenditure History
2.7% of GDP (2019) 2.5% of GDP (2018) 4.3% of GDP (2017) 6.4% of GDP (2016)
Equipment & Inventories
the FAC is armed with mostly ageing Russian/former Soviet Union weapons, with some French and South African equipment; the leading suppliers of arms to the FAC since 2010 are Russia and South Africa...
Service Age & Obligation
18 years of age for voluntary military service; women may serve in the Armed Forces
Education
Pre-Primary Enrollment
14.286%
(2018)
(2018)
Primary Enrollment
87.88%
(2023)
(2023)
Secondary Enrollment
50.52%
(2012)
(2012)
Tertiary Enrollment
10.381%
(2023)
(2023)
Education Spending
3.34% of GDP
(2023)
(2023)
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
44.442:1
(2012)
(2012)
Health
Physicians per 1,000
0.173
(2022)
(2022)
Safe Water Access
73.488%
(2021)
(2021)
Safe Drinking Water
45.875%
(2021)
(2021)
Under-5 Mortality
40.5 per 1,000
(2023)
(2023)
Maternal Mortality (World Bank)
15.183 per 100,000
(2021)
(2021)
Hospital Beds per 1,000
62.536
(2021)
(2021)
UHC Coverage Index
45
(2023)
(2023)
Measles Immunization
78%
(2024)
(2024)
Social Indicators
Extreme Poverty Rate
39.2%
(2011)
(2011)
Food Insecurity
26.4%
(2023)
(2023)
Youth NEET Rate
Not Available
Governance
Women in Government
14.57%
(2024)
(2024)
Voice & Accountability
-1.15
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Political Stability
0.02
(Above Average)
(2023)
(Above Average)
(2023)
Government Effectiveness
-1.33
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Regulatory Quality
-1.24
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Rule of Law
-1.02
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Control of Corruption
-1.34
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Government
Government Type
presidential republic
Legal System
mixed legal system of French civil law and customary law
Executive Branch
chief of state: President Denis SASSOU-Nguesso (since 25 October 1997) head of government: Prime Minister Clement MOUAMBA (since 24 April 2016); note - a constitutional referendum held in 2015...
Legislative Branch
description: bicameral Parliament or Parlement consists of:Senate (72 seats; members indirectly elected by regional councils by simple majority vote to serve 6-year terms with one-half of membership...
Judicial Branch
highest courts: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (consists of NA judges); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members); note - a High Court of Justice, outside the judicial authority, tries cases...
National Symbols
Flag Description
divided diagonally from the lower hoist side by a yellow band; the upper triangle (hoist side) is green and the lower triangle is red; green symbolizes agriculture and forests, yellow the friendship...
National Symbols
lion, elephant; national colors: green, yellow, red
National Anthem
name: "La Congolaise" (The Congolese) lyrics/music: Jacques TONDRA and Georges KIBANGHI/Jean ROYER and Joseph SPADILIERE note: originally adopted 1959, restored 1991
Travel Information
Language(s): French, Kikongo, Lingala
Currency: XAF (Fr)
Timezone(s): UTC+01:00
Landlocked: No
Independent: Yes
Driving Side: Right
Calling Code: +242
Car Sign: RCB
Week Starts: Monday
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