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Overview
Angola has 6.0 times the population of the Republic of the Congo: 39.04 million people against 6.48 million (2025).
Angola's economy is 7.5 times the size of the Republic of the Congo's, at $122.17B versus $16.31B.
Per person, Angola is the wealthier of the two: $3,129 against $2,515 in GDP per capita.
Population
GDP (nominal)
GDP per capita
The full table
| Indicator | Angola | Republic of the Congo | Years | Factbook, Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | Higher: $122.17B | $16.31B | 2025 | $80.40B / $15.72B |
| GDP per capita | Higher: $3,129 | $2,515 | 2025 | — / — |
| GDP growth | Higher: 3.1% | 3.1% | 2025 | — / — |
| Inflation | 20.2% | Lower: 2.4% | 2025 | 28.2% / 3.1% |
| Unemployment | Lower: 14.1% | 19.9% | 2025 | — / — |
| Price level (US=100) | 35 | 35 | 2025 | — / — |
| Avg monthly earnings | $129 | — | 2024 | — / — |
| Minimum wage | $80 | Higher: $198 | 2024 | — / — |
| People | ||||
| Population | 39.04 million | 6.48 million | 2025 | 38.98 million / 6.10 million |
| Population growth | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2025 | — / — |
| Median age | 16.6 yrs | 18.6 yrs | 2025 | — / — |
| Fertility rate | 4.95 | 4.05 | 2025 | — / — |
| Life expectancy | 64.8 yrs | Higher: 66.0 yrs | 2024 | — / — |
| Urban population | 71% | 64% | 2025 | — / — |
| Internet users | 41% | Higher: 47% | 2024 | — / — |
| Geography | ||||
| Area | 1,246,700 km² | 342,000 km² | — | — / — |
| Population density | 31.3/km² | 19.0/km² | 2025 | — / — |
| Environment | ||||
| CO2 emissions | 22 Mt | Lower: 8.84 Mt | 2024 | — / — |
| CO2 per capita | Lower: 0.6 t | 1.4 t | 2024 | — / — |
| Military | ||||
| Military spending | $922.05M | $182.04M | 2024 | — / — |
| Military spending (% GDP) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2024 | — / — |
| Armed forces personnel | 117,000 | 12,000 | 2020 | — / — |
Sources by row: World Bank WDI, IMF WEO, UN WPP 2024, ILOSTAT, The Economist. Emphasis marks the stronger figure where one direction is meaningfully better.
Reading the numbers
Economy
Both economies are growing at a similar pace (3.1% for Angola, 3.1% for the Republic of the Congo).
Inflation is a serious concern in Angola at 20.2%, while the other economy sits at 2.4%.
People and society
Demographically the two are similar, with median ages of 16.6 (Angola) and 18.6 (the Republic of the Congo).
Life expectancy is 1.2 years longer in the Republic of the Congo (66.0 vs 64.8).
Geography
By land area, Angola is 3.6 times the size of the Republic of the Congo: 1,246,700 km² versus 342,000 km².
The two share a land border, which shapes their trade, migration, and security relationship.
Military
Angola spends 5.1 times as much on defence as the Republic of the Congo: $922.05M versus $182.04M (World Bank/SIPRI data).
Angola fields the larger armed forces: 117,000 personnel against 12,000 (note: personnel data lags; observation years shown in the table).
Frequently asked
- Is Angola bigger than the Republic of the Congo?
- Angola is larger by land area. Angola covers 1,246,700 km² while the Republic of the Congo covers 342,000 km², so Angola is 3.6 times the size of the other.
- Which has more people, Angola or the Republic of the Congo?
- Angola has the larger population: 39.04 million versus 6.48 million (World Bank, 2025).
- Is Angola richer than the Republic of the Congo?
- Measured by GDP per capita, Angola is richer: $3,129 against $2,515. Total GDP tells the same story: $122.17B for Angola versus $16.31B for the Republic of the Congo.
- Who spends more on their military, Angola or the Republic of the Congo?
- Angola spends more: $922.05M versus $182.04M per year (World Bank, SIPRI-derived data; observation years vary).
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