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Office

Head of state, Congo

Title: President

Current holder

Denis Sassou N'Guesso

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Head of state of Congo?

Denis Sassou N'Guesso is the Head of state of Congo.

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Sources: Presidency of the Republic of the Congo (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Congo in numbers

Population (2025): 6.5 million; 36th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 2,378 US$; 24th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 2.4%; 35th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 19.9%; 6th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 100.4%; 7th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 66 years; 27th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2005): 76.1%; 20th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 57; 22nd most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Congo. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/congo/head-of-state