continue statement The continue statement is used to repeat a statement or loop conditionally or unconditionally . You can only jump to the top using the continue statement. can't work without continue statement if, else if, for while etc. The goto statement is usually used to get work done in another place , leaving work in one place for the time being . Gotto can be used to move or jump anywhere in front of or behind the program. The goto statement can work directly without if, else if, for, while etc.