What is the GDP of DR Congo?

92.9 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 11 of 53 African economies.

What is the economic growth of DR Congo?

Real GDP growth of +5.7 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +5.2 % for 2026.

What GDP does the IMF project for DR Congo in 2030?

158.4 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 92.9 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 5.5 % a year on average.

Is DR Congo a rich country?

GDP per capita of 872 $ in 2025, far below the African median (1,768 $): no. 44 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).

How many people live in DR Congo?

106.6 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 4 in Africa by population.

What is the inflation rate in DR Congo?

7.4 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.3 %.

Is DR Congo highly indebted?

Public debt of 20.4 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 52 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).

Is DR Congo in default?

No. Its rating is B− (S&P B− · Moody's B3). Risk of debt distress: moderate (IMF-World Bank, 16 Jul 2025).

What is the credit rating of DR Congo?

S&P B− · Moody's B3: weak rating, no. 24 of the 34 African countries rated.

What is the currency of DR Congo?

Its currency: Congolese franc (CDF).

What does DR Congo export?

In 2024, mostly: Copper (69.9 %), Ores (iron, copper, cobalt, manganese…) (13.1 %), Other base metals (cobalt, titanium…) (10.3 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).

Which economic communities is DR Congo part of?

EAC (East African Community), SADC (Southern African Development Community).

What share of the population of DR Congo has electricity?

22.5 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).

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Questions on the economy of DR Congo

What is the GDP of DR Congo?

92.9 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 11 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of DR Congo?

Real GDP growth of +5.7 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +5.2 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for DR Congo in 2030?

158.4 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 92.9 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 5.5 % a year on average.
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Is DR Congo a rich country?

GDP per capita of 872 $ in 2025, far below the African median (1,768 $): no. 44 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in DR Congo?

106.6 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 4 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in DR Congo?

7.4 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.3 %.
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Is DR Congo highly indebted?

Public debt of 20.4 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 52 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is DR Congo in default?

No. Its rating is B− (S&P B− · Moody's B3). Risk of debt distress: moderate (IMF-World Bank, 16 Jul 2025).
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What is the credit rating of DR Congo?

S&P B− · Moody's B3: weak rating, no. 24 of the 34 African countries rated.
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What is the currency of DR Congo?

Its currency: Congolese franc (CDF).
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What does DR Congo export?

In 2024, mostly: Copper (69.9 %), Ores (iron, copper, cobalt, manganese…) (13.1 %), Other base metals (cobalt, titanium…) (10.3 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is DR Congo part of?

EAC (East African Community), SADC (Southern African Development Community).
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What share of the population of DR Congo has electricity?

22.5 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources