Capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kinshasa
The capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa. Democratic Republic of the Congo sits in Africa, has a population of 99,010,212, and uses the CDF. Official languages include French.
Quick facts
- Capital: Kinshasa
- Continent: Africa
- Population: ~99,010,212
- Area: 2,344,858 km²
- Population density: 42.2 people per km²
- Official language: French
- Currency: CDF
- ISO code: CD
How big is Democratic Republic of the Congo?
By population, Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 15th in the world, holding roughly 1.24% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 11th.
Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Democratic Republic of the Congo has 42.2 people per square kilometre, which is about 1.4 times below the world average of 59.4. It is more spacious than its population alone would suggest.
Within Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 4th most populous country of 54.
Countries of a similar size
The two countries closest to Democratic Republic of the Congo in population are Vietnam (98,186,856) and Iran (88,550,570).
By land area, its closest counterparts are Algeria (2,381,741 km²) and Saudi Arabia (2,149,690 km²).
Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.
Language and currency
French is spoken officially in 30 countries in this dataset, including Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi and Cameroon, and 24 others.
Democratic Republic of the Congo uses the CDF, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.
Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa
The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Tanzania.
If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Africa is the block Democratic Republic of the Congo belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.
Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Democratic Republic of the Congo and a page on the flag of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa.
What is the population of Democratic Republic of the Congo?
About 99,010,212, making it the 15th most populous country in the world.
How big is Democratic Republic of the Congo?
2,344,858 square kilometres, ranking 11th by land area, at a density of 42.2 people per square kilometre.
What currency does Democratic Republic of the Congo use?
The CDF, which no other country uses.