Republic of the Congo
Africa · Central African CFA franc (XAF) · 6.5 million people
Inflation
4.4%
▼ 2.5 pt since July · Aug 2026
GDP per person
US$2,515
2025
Inflation
Inflation was 4.4% in Aug 2026, down from 6.9% in July.
Monthly, consumer prices year on year.
Exchange rates
Closing rates on 16 Oct 2026. Changes are over 30 days.
US$1 in XAF
584.6
▲ +3.0%
€1 in XAF
656.0
▲ +0.0%
£1 in XAF
776.6
▲ +1.4%
¥1 in XAF
3.697
▲ +1.0%
CN¥1 in XAF
87.46
▲ +3.3%
₹1 in XAF
6.156
▲ +4.0%
Moves are neutral, so they're shown in ink with ▲/▼. All exchange rates
Cost of living
Minimum wage
Monthly, full time · 2024
FCFA 120,000 a month
about US$205
Minimum wage from ILOSTAT.
Economy at a glance
GDP per person at PPP
2025 · international dollars
US$7,200
Population
2025
6.5 million
▲ 2.4% vs 2024
Prices in the Republic of the Congo
Subscription prices here, with tax, compared with other countries.
Sources and method
Figures from the IMF, the World Bank and ILOSTAT. Exchange rates are daily rates from the European Central Bank and other central banks, via Frankfurter. For guidance only. Read the disclaimer
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