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Republic of Congo

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Congo joined the World Bank in 1963. World Bank assistance to the Republic of Congo is helping to fight poverty, improve the lives of the Congolese and give hope for the future of the nation as a whole. World Bank credits are supporting governance, capacity building, agriculture, health and HIV/AIDS, education, infrastructure and private sector.

Population
3.6 Million
GDP per capita
$2,601
GDP growth
7.6%
Life Expectancy
54
Income Level
Lower Middle
Poverty Ratio
42.3%
Country Portfolio
Active Bank projects 7
Proposed Bank projects 0
Start of Bank partnership Sept 1963
Total Bank Investment $730 (millions)

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Country Data
year 2009
88.7% in 2009
Merchandise trade (% of GDP)
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