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Republic of the Congo: key facts and figures
Republic of the Congo has 6.3 million people, 3 official languages, the Central African CFA franc and 10 public holidays a year. It ranks 172nd of 195 countries for aged 65 and over.
6.3 millionpeople
XAFcurrency
Frenchofficial language
+242calling code
Rightdriving side
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Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
6.3 millionPopulation
- Annual change+2.43%
- Fertility rate4.1 per woman#24
- Aged 65 and over2.99%#172
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$2,515Output per person
- Total economy$16.3 billion#140
- Real growth+3.1%#99
- Inflation2.4%#111
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.649Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.426#127
- Life expectancy65.8 years#162
- Mean schooling8.3 years#125
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Central African CFA francCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeXAF
- SymbolFCFA
- CapitalBrazzaville
Languages
which languages hold official status
French, Lingala, KitubaOfficial languages
- 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+242
- Time zoneAfrica/Brazzaville
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
10Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Apr 6Easter Monday
- May 1Labour Day
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
47%Internet use
- E-government index0.339#166
- Global rank#166
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMont Nabemba
- ClimateThe country is tropical, with high temperatures and humidity moderated locally by elevation and seasonal shifts in rainfall between equatorial and southern regions.
Education
how the school system is structured
31.1%Upper-secondary completion
- Primary out of school17.2%
- Upper-secondary out of school59.5%
- Short-cycle tertiary vocational share96.9%
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