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Democratic Republic of the Congo: key facts and figures
Democratic Republic of the Congo has 109.3 million people, 5 official languages, the Congolese Franc and 10 public holidays a year. It ranks 3rd of 194 countries for children per woman.
109.3 millionpeople
CDFcurrency
Frenchofficial language
+243calling code
Rightdriving side
Every figure shows how Democratic Republic of the Congo differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
109.3 millionPopulation
- Annual change+3.3%
- Fertility rate6 per woman#3
- Aged 65 and over3.08%#168
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$807Output per person
- Total economy$91.0 billion#80
- Real growth+5.8%#33
- Inflation2.9%#95
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.522Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.341#145
- Life expectancy61.9 years#180
- Mean schooling7.4 years#134
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Congolese FrancCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeCDF
- SymbolCDF
- CapitalKinshasa
Languages
which languages hold official status
1 official + 4 nationalLanguage status
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type C, Type EPlug types
- Mains voltage230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Calling code+243
- Time zonesMultiple IANA zones
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
10Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 4Martyrs' Day
- Jan 16Laurent Kabila Heroes' Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
20%Internet use
- E-government index0.272#179
- Global rank#179
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMount Stanley area
- ClimateEquatorial conditions dominate much of the central basin, with more seasonal climates away from the equator and cooler conditions at higher eastern elevations.
Education
how the school system is structured
No feePublic primary tuition
- Primary completion benchmark67.9%*
- Lower secondary benchmark73.7%*
- Upper secondary benchmark36.2%*
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