Congo

IXP Tracker

There is 1 active Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Congo, with a combined total of 9 members as of December 2025.

IXPs are present in 1 of the 2 population centers over 300,000. In general, when networks use an IXP rather than direct transit, it reduces the reliance on international traffic. This can help keep parts of the Internet available, even during disruptions or outages.

Flag of Congo
Region
Africa
Sub-region
Middle Africa
Population
6,332,961
1

Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated December 2025.

IXP membership and capacity

One way to measure the strength of IXPs in the Internet landscape is to look at membership and capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.

Measures changes in membership and capacity across all IXPs in Congo, as shown in PeeringDB as of December 2025.

Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Congo

The proportion of 9 active networks in Congo that can exchange traffic through IXPs.

78%

of networks are either members of IXPs themselves, or they are customers of IXP members. A higher percentage can indicate that IXPs play an especially significant role in a country’s Internet landscape.

Region

  • Africa average65%
  • Middle Africa average80%

Locally cached content

51%

of the 1000 most-visited websites in Congo can be accessed through an in-country server or cache. A higher percentage suggests more efficient traffic and faster speeds for Internet users.

Country profile

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Internet Resilience Score
44 / 100
Market competition
Poor
International connections
Poor

Internet Exchange Points in Congo

This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data from IXPs and their members. We include all active IXPs that list 3 or more members. Last updated in Pulse December 2025.

IXP Name Location Physical locations Number of members
Congo Internet eXchange - CGIX-BZV Brazzaville 1 9