- Republic of the Congo has roughly 1.3 million internet users (1,300,000 people) — about 21% of the population and rank #147 globally.
- The apps people open most: WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube. They cover Messaging, Social, Video, Shopping, Payments, Mobility, News and more.
- The one to know first: WhatsApp — The most widely used messenger on earth.
Republic of the Congo in numbers
2025–2026- Internet users
- 1.3 million1,300,000 · #147
- Penetration
- 21.0%#209
- Population
- 6.2 million6,200,000 · #113
- GDP
- $16B#145
- GDP growth
- +2.1%#145
- GDP per person
- $2,532#170
- Land area
- 342.0k km²#65
- Capital
- Brazzaville
- Region
- Africa
- Official languages
- French
How Republic of the Congo goes online
Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire both have a connection that works, and it shows in how people use it: video calls, match streams, work done from home. WhatsApp and Facebook are the background noise, one for family groups, the other for news pages and classifieds. MTN MoMo sends money and pays subscriptions, and plenty of small shops take it. People travel between the two cities and send parcels back and forth, and the phone remains the most reliable link either way.
Around 21%. With a population of about 6.2 million and 1.3 million online, roughly 4.9 million people are still offline — mostly because of rural coverage, device cost and age.
All 9 apps below are grouped by category.
What people actually use
9 Most-used appsWebsites people in Republic of the Congo actually use
6The 6 sites locals open most often — news, shopping, search, banking and government services. Every link goes to the official site.
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Frequently asked questions
6 Q&AHow many people in Republic of the Congo are online?
About 1.3 million (1,300,000 people). That works out to roughly 21% of the population, which puts Republic of the Congo at #147 in the world for total internet users. Figures come from DataReportal’s Digital 2026, which draws on ITU and national statistics.
Which apps do people in Republic of the Congo use most?
Mostly WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube — they cover Messaging, Social, Video, Shopping, Payments, Mobility, News. The full list, grouped by category, is further down this page.
What is the leading Messaging app in Republic of the Congo?
WhatsApp dominate this space. The best-known is WhatsApp — The most widely used messenger on earth.
How high is internet penetration in Republic of the Congo?
Around 21%. With a population of about 6.2 million and 1.3 million online, roughly 4.9 million people are still offline — mostly because of rural coverage, device cost and age.
Where do these app facts come from?
Usage figures come from DataReportal’s Digital 2026 (Kepios, based on ITU and national statistics); app details come from each product’s official site. Updated 2026-11-12.
Which websites are most popular in Republic of the Congo?
The everyday ones are ADIAC / Les Dépêches de Brazzaville, Government of Congo, MTN Congo, plus the other 6 sites listed above. They cover news, shopping, search, banking and official paperwork, and every link points to the official site.
Sources
Updated 2026-11-12- DataReportal — Digital 2026
- ITU — Statistics
- Official product sites
World Sites & Apps. “Republic of the Congo: internet and everyday apps”. 2026. https://abcvv.com/c/cg-en.html