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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Congo, Dem. Rep.

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population112.83M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$91.03B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$806.782025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth62.12024 · yearsInternet use19.7%2024 · % of populationForest area54.2%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
68.5%

% of people aged 15+·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Congo, Dem. Rep.2023 · 68.5%
019.2638.5257.7877.041960199320252001: 67.2%2012: 75%2016: 77%2018: 73.6%2020: 65.7%2023: 68.5%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Congo, Dem. Rep. in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Kinshasa
Country code
COD

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