Republic of the Congo
Africa · Middle Africa
Oil-dependent economy; Brazzaville faces Kinshasa across the river.
At a Glance
📈Republic of the Congo's Human Development Index
0.593
Medium human development#147 of 191 countries worldwide, #18 of 54 in Africa.
Higher than 23% of countries with data. UNDP Human Development Report.
UNDP builds the index from three dimensions: a long and healthy life, being knowledgeable, and a decent standard of living. They are measured by life expectancy at birth, mean and expected years of schooling, and gross national income per capita.
Closest indicators in this dataset
World Bank, own vintages. UNDP’s own component values are not carried here, so these are related measures rather than the index inputs.
Nearest countries by HDI
Full HDI ranking, all 191 countries →Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo is a Central African country of equatorial rainforest, the Congo River basin, and a coastal strip on the Atlantic, with a Congolese culture that shares deep musical and artistic traditions with its larger neighbour across the river. Brazzaville has a lively music scene and a distinctive Creole urban culture. It suits travellers with specific interests in the Congo Basin ecosystem or those making a wider journey through Central Africa.
- Brazzaville and Kinshasa are the world's only pair of capital cities separated by a river — visible from each other's banks.
- Smaller and less known than its neighbour DR Congo, despite having 'Congo' in its name first.
Quick Facts
Capital
Brazzaville
Languages
French, Kikongo, Lingala
Currency
Fr XAF
Area
341,500 km²
Nomad Hub
GDP / Capita
$3K
PPP / Capita
$7K
Inflation
2.4%
Unemployment
19.9%
Innovation (GII)
13.6
GNI / Capita
$2K
Tax Revenue
6.5%
FDI Inflows
3.8%
Education Spend
3.3%
Price Level Index
71st pct
20-Year Trend + IMF Forecast
Income & inflation over time
HDI since 1990
0.541 → 0.593 (+0.052)Year by year →UNDP Human Development Report, 2023-24 edition. 33 annual values, none interpolated; hover any point for its year.
Twenty years here
Year by year →The world report →World Bank observations, first to last available year per indicator (roughly 2005–2024; each series has its own window).
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💬Quick answers
What is Republic of the Congo's Human Development Index?
Republic of the Congo's Human Development Index is 0.593 (UNDP Human Development Report), ranked #147 of 191 countries.
Is Republic of the Congo safe?
Republic of the Congo scores 2.26 on the Global Peace Index (lower is more peaceful), ranked #119 of 160 countries by the Institute for Economics & Peace. That measures national-level peace, not street crime; both are covered below.
What is life expectancy in Republic of the Congo?
Life expectancy at birth in Republic of the Congo is 66.0 yrs (World Bank), ranked #166 of 195 countries.