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Gabon
2,279,563
Population nowvs
Congo
5,641,017
Population nowAs of 2026, Gabon has a population of about 2,279,563 while Congo has about 5,641,017 — a difference of 3,361,454 people. Congo is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Gabon | Metric | Congo |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 17.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 17.0 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 8.5 | Density / km² | 16.5 |
| 50.0% | Male % | 50.0% |
| 85.0% | Literacy % | 85.0% |
| 17.0% | Smoking % | 17.0% |
| 50.1 | Life expectancy | 47.4 |