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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
Undernourishment
26.4%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Congo, Rep.2023 · 26.4%
010.1320.2530.3840.51960199320252001: 26.3%2002: 25.9%2003: 26%2004: 27.2%2005: 28.4%2006: 30.5%2007: 32.6%2008: 34.9%2009: 37.7%2010: 40.4%2011: 40.5%2012: 37.4%2013: 32.7%2014: 29.6%2015: 29.4%2016: 29.6%2017: 30.2%2018: 29.7%2019: 29%2020: 27.7%2021: 27.2%2022: 26.8%2023: 26.4%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Congo, Rep. in perspective

Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Capital
Brazzaville
Country code
COG

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