Capital: Brazzaville
Population
Total Population:
6,332,961
Natural Increase:
2.4%
Density:
18 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
69.6%
Ethnic Origins:
There is no official data on ethnic groups in the Republic of Congo. However, the main ethnic groups are the Kongo, Sangha, Teke, M'Bochi, but also Europeans and other origins.
Official Language:
French
Other Languages Spoken:
Several languages from the Bantu family are spoken, especially Kituba and Lingala, Mboshi and Bateke, together with around 40 additional languages and dialects.
Business Language(s):
French
Religion:
Roman Catholic 33.1%, Awakening Churches/Christian Revival 22.3%, Protestant 19.9%, Salutiste 2.2%, Muslim 1.6%, Kimbanguist 1.5%, other 8.1%, none 11.3%
Literacy Rate:
84.7%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Brazzaville
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF)
Country Overview
Area:
342,000 km²
Type of State:
Officially a a semi-presidential republic; however, in practice, the country operates more like a de facto presidential system, as President Denis Sassou Nguesso holds significant power, with the executive branch dominating political affairs.
Type of Economy:
Variable income, mixed economy based on resources and services..
Congo-Brazzaville faces moderate growth and strained public finances due to dependence on oil prices and heavy debt, although efforts are being made to diversify the economy.
HDI*:
0.649/1
HDI (World Rank):
138/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Congo, dial 00
To call Congo, dial +242
Internet Suffix:
.cg
Households with a computer:
5.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
0.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
38.4 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
51.3% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Congo: Statistical Overview
