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Sub-Saharan Africa · Country statistics

Congo, Rep.

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population6.48M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$16.31B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$2.51K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth662024 · yearsInternet use47.3%2024 · % of populationForest area64.1%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
76.1%

% of people aged 15+·2005

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Congo, Rep.2005 · 76.1%
019.0338.0657.0876.111960199320251984: 59.6%2005: 76.1%

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, Rep. in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Brazzaville
Country code
COG

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