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🇨🇬 Congo - Brazzaville
Population: 6,484,437 in 2025 for Congo - Brazzaville (Africa), position 109 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Congo - Brazzaville: $2,515 /inh. (2025), ranking 169 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.1 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 19.9 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Congo - Brazzaville, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Inflation (GDP deflator) (10/210), Renewable fresh water per person (16/181).
Weaknesses – Congo - Brazzaville, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Absence of corruption in the judiciary (171/173), Unemployment (179/184), Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) (178/184).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Congo - Brazzaville has $2,515 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Congo - Brazzaville has 19.9 %, above the regional median (Africa: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Congo - Brazzaville has 2.4 %, below the regional median (Africa: 3.3 %).
- GDP growth: Congo - Brazzaville has 3.1 %, below the regional median (Africa: 4.6 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural resource rents | 37.7 % | 2021 | 4 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.1 % | 2025 | 110 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $47B | 2025 | 138 of 201 |
| GDP | $16.3B | 2025 | 143 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $1,069 /inh. | 2021 | 152 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $7,248 /inh. | 2025 | 154 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.7 % | 2025 | 158 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $2,280 /inh. | 2025 | 162 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $2,515 /inh. | 2025 | 169 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -3.4 % | 2025 | 10 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 581.93 LCU/$ | 2025 | 30 of 211 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.4 % | 2025 | 81 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 28.4 % | 2023 | 142 of 164 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 76.8 % | 2025 | 22 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 67.8 % | 2025 | 38 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 36.4 % | 2025 | 43 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19.5 % | 2025 | 85 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 54.3 % | 2025 | 118 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 44.2 % | 2025 | 146 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 40.5 % | 2025 | 178 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 19.9 % | 2025 | 179 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current account balance | 11.6 % | 2021 | 20 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 48 % | 2025 | 61 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 91.7 % | 2025 | 84 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 43.6 % | 2025 | 97 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $7.5B | 2025 | 115 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 3.2 % | 2023 | 120 of 185 |
| Services exports | $225M | 2021 | 167 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.7 % | 2025 | 60 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 2.7 % | 2023 | 68 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $596.3M | 2025 | 118 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.3 % | 2021 | 160 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 158,000 arr. | 2018 | 164 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $42.9M | 2016 | 176 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 25.5 % | 2010 | 21 of 109 |
| Budget balance | 1.3 % | 2021 | 24 of 158 |
| Research and development spending | 0.4 % | 2022 | 81 of 155 |
| Military spending | 1.3 % | 2025 | 107 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 14.9 % | 2025 | 112 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 16.1 % | 2021 | 131 of 160 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 8.6 % | 2021 | 144 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 6.5 % | 2021 | 154 of 161 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| External debt | 44.9 % | 2024 | 64 of 121 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.6 months | 2021 | 150 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $758.6M | 2024 | 150 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 13.8 % | 2023 | 159 of 184 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry (including construction) | 35.6 % | 2025 | 30 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 31.7 % | 2021 | 34 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 29.4 % | 2025 | 42 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 12.9 % | 2020 | 68 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10.1 % | 2025 | 73 of 203 |
| Services | 54.3 % | 2025 | 126 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 51.3 % | 2025 | 149 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 39.9 % | 2025 | 26 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 75.5 per 100 | 2025 | 26 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 100 per 100 women | 2025 | 76 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50 % | 2025 | 76 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 95.9 % | 2015 | 101 of 178 |
| Urban population | 64.1 % | 2025 | 108 of 213 |
| Population | 6,484,437 inhab. | 2025 | 109 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 55.7 % | 2024 | 137 of 145 |
| Share of women in the population | 50 % | 2025 | 138 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 57 % | 2025 | 188 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 3.1 % | 2025 | 190 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 18.3 yrs | 2023 | 200 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 102.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 203 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children per woman | 4.11 children/woman | 2024 | 24 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 30.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 28 of 213 |
| Population growth | 2.36 % | 2025 | 31 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 5.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 116 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 27 per 1,000 | 2024 | 142 of 194 |
| Death rate | 6.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 146 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 30.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 152 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 17.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 153 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 39.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 156 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 55.9 yrs | 2023 | 159 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 29.7 per 100,000 | 2019 | 163 of 188 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 64.3 yrs | 2024 | 175 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 66 yrs | 2024 | 185 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 67.7 yrs | 2024 | 187 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 28 % | 2023 | 99 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 1.6 per 1,000 | 2005 | 123 of 190 |
| HIV prevalence | 3.2 % | 2024 | 141 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 25 % | 2024 | 152 of 167 |
| Measles vaccination | 72 % | 2024 | 160 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.12 per 1,000 | 2022 | 162 of 196 |
| Physicians | 0.17 per 1,000 | 2022 | 170 of 193 |
| Health expenditure | 3.3 % | 2023 | 171 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 8.4 % | 2021 | 179 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 73.5 % | 2021 | 183 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 302 per 100,000 | 2024 | 187 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 20.6 % | 2021 | 204 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity among adult men | 6.3 % | 2024 | 31 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 12.2 % | 2024 | 39 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among women | 2.3 % | 2024 | 41 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 18 % | 2024 | 57 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 16.2 % | 2024 | 70 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 30 % | 2024 | 92 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 8.1 % | 2024 | 95 of 207 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 3.9 L/person | 2024 | 114 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 157.6 cm | 2014 | 132 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 167.4 cm | 2014 | 144 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 149 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 22.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 164 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.87 | 2003 | 4 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 92.2 % | 2020 | 25 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.69 | 2003 | 38 of 203 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.66 | 2003 | 40 of 204 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.1 % | 2020 | 86 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 5.2 % | 2020 | 90 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 6.1 % | 2024 | 102 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 1.5 % | 2020 | 113 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 37.9 % | 2011 | 11 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 39.2 % | 2011 | 145 of 169 |
| Gini index | 48.9 | 2011 | 158 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 4.2 % | 2011 | 159 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 5,554 km | 2026 | 30 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 5 countries | 2026 | 31 of 223 |
| Total area | 342,000 km² | 2024 | 64 of 212 |
| Land area | 341,500 km² | 2024 | 64 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 169 km | 2026 | 141 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -0.8 ° | 2026 | 182 of 232 |
| Population density | 18.5 inh./km² | 2024 | 186 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 36,785 m³/inh. | 2022 | 16 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,646 mm | 2022 | 50 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 0.9 % | 2015 | 59 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 430 m | 2026 | 87 of 166 |
| Highest point | 1,020 m | 2026 | 157 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 36.6 % | 2025 | 25 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 64 % | 2024 | 25 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 31.2 % | 2024 | 119 of 207 |
| Arable land | 1.6 % | 2024 | 176 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.19 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.57 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.24 | 2025 | 131 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.12 | 2025 | 131 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.08 | 2025 | 152 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.11 | 2025 | 155 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.13 | 2025 | 158 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.43 | 2025 | 127 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.26 | 2025 | 131 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.37 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.46 | 2025 | 134 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.3 | 2025 | 140 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.32 | 2025 | 141 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.33 | 2025 | 143 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.55 | 2025 | 146 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.21 | 2025 | 154 of 174 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.22 | 2025 | 132 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.18 | 2025 | 140 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 23 pts | 2024 | 151 of 179 |
| Political corruption index | 0.84 | 2025 | 152 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.49 | 2025 | 153 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -2.48 | 2025 | 171 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -1.28 | 2025 | 173 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -1.2 | 2025 | 183 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.25 | 2025 | 184 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.17 | 2025 | 186 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.42 | 2025 | 194 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,957 | 2025 | 74 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 21.6 % | 2025 | 96 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 14.6 % | 2025 | 150 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Rights not equal | 2025 | 21 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | Four areas covered | 2025 | 11 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 50 /100 | 2025 | 51 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 41.8 /100 | 2025 | 99 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 50.2 /100 | 2025 | 152 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 163 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 173 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -0.4 pts | 2025 | 129 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Higher for same-sex couples | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Marriage defined as the union of a man and a woman | 2025 | 98 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family planning needs met by modern methods | 31.7 % | 2012 | 66 of 78 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 17.9 % | 2015 | 82 of 150 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 91.2 % | 2015 | 146 of 204 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 18.3 % | 2015 | 153 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 241 per 100,000 | 2023 | 164 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 108.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 199 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.5 /10 | 2024 | 30 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $517 | 2024 | 98 of 168 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $198 | 2024 | 99 of 168 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 10 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 27.3 % | 2015 | 103 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Right not identical | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Polygamy recognized by law | 2026 | 45 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Congo - Brazzaville?
Congo - Brazzaville has about 6,484,437 inhabitants (2025), ranking 109 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Congo - Brazzaville?
GDP per capita is $2,515 /inh. (2025): Congo - Brazzaville ranks 169 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Congo - Brazzaville?
Annual inflation is 2.4 % (2025); Congo - Brazzaville ranks 81 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Congo - Brazzaville?
The unemployment rate is 19.9 % (2025); Congo - Brazzaville ranks 179 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Congo - Brazzaville stand in its region (Africa)?
GDP per capita: Congo - Brazzaville has $2,515 /inh., above the regional median (Africa: $1,658 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Congo - Brazzaville come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.