Official title:
Republic of the Congo
General information:
Capital: Brazzaville
Population: ~5,803,000 (2025 est.)
Total area: 342,000 km²
Currency: CFA Franc (XOF)
National holiday: Independence Day, 15th August (1960)
Official language: French
Recognized regional languages: Kituba and Lingala
Type of government:
Presidential republic
Diplomatic representative: H.E. Mr Henri Okemba (Italy – Rome)
Economy:
- GDP (nominal): ~$14.7 billion (2024 est.)
- GDP (nominal) per capita: ~$2,530 (2024 est.)
- GDP (PPP): ~$37.8 billion (2024 est.)
- GDP (PPP) per capita: ~$6,510 (2024 est.)
- GDP (real growth rate): ~3.6% (2024 est.)
GDP per sector:
- Agriculture ~6%
- Industry ~58%
- Services ~36% (latest estimates)
Agriculture products: cassava (manioc), sugar, rice, corn, peanuts, vegetables, coffee, cocoa, forest products
Main industries: petroleum extraction and refining, cement, lumber and woodworking, brewing, sugar processing, palm oil, soap, flour milling, cigarettes
Trade – Export
Exported commodities: petroleum and petroleum products (dominant), timber, plywood, sugar, coffee, cocoa, diamonds
Main export partners:
- China ~43.8%,
- European Union (total) ~18.3%,
- Angola ~7.5%,
- United States ~6.2%,
- South Africa ~5.4% (2023–2024 est.)
Note: Trade partner shares are approximate and may vary annually due to fluctuations in global commodity markets and re-exports.
Trade – Import
Imported commodities: capital equipment, vehicles, industrial machinery, foodstuffs, construction materials, chemicals
Main import partners:
- European Union (total) ~29.2%,
- China ~18.0%,
- United States ~7.1%,
- Gabon ~6.4%,
- South Africa ~5.6% (2023–2024 est.)