Countries of Central Africa
We count 9 countries in Central Africa, part of Africa.
Together they have about 226.1 million inhabitants, 3% of the population of all 195 countries, on 6,613,427 km².
The largest country is the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the smallest São Tomé and Príncipe.
The most populous country is the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the least populous São Tomé and Príncipe.
Gabon has the highest GDP per person, the Central African Republic the lowest.
The Central African Republic has the youngest population (median age 14.6 years), Gabon the oldest (21.6 years).
All 9 countries of Central Africa
Sorted by population. Every country links to its own page.
| Country | Capital | Population | Areakm² |
|---|---|---|---|
 Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kinshasa | 116.5M | 2,345,410 |
 Angola | Luanda | 40.2M | 1,246,700 |
 Cameroon | Yaoundé | 30.6M | 475,650 |
 Chad | N'Djamena | 21.6M | 1,284,000 |
 Republic of the Congo | Brazzaville | 6.6M | 342,000 |
 Central African Republic | Bangui | 5.7M | 622,984 |
 Gabon | Libreville | 2.6M | 267,668 |
 Equatorial Guinea | Malabo | 2M | 28,051 |
 São Tomé and Príncipe | São Tomé | 244,994 | 964 |
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Questions about the countries of Central Africa
How many countries are there in Central Africa?
We count 9 countries in Central Africa: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
What is the largest country in Central Africa?
The largest country in Central Africa is the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 2,345,410 km².
What is the smallest country in Central Africa?
The smallest country in Central Africa is São Tomé and Príncipe, with 964 km².
Which country in Central Africa has the most inhabitants?
The most populous country in Central Africa is the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with about 116.5 million inhabitants.
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