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Questions on the economy of Republic of the Congo
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What is the GDP of Republic of the Congo?
15.4 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 33 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Republic of the Congo?
Real GDP growth of +2.4 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +3.5 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Republic of the Congo in 2030?
20.4 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 15.4 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 3.7 % a year on average.
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Is Republic of the Congo a rich country?
GDP per capita of 2,378 $ in 2025, above the African median (1,768 $): no. 24 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Republic of the Congo?
6.5 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 36 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Republic of the Congo?
2.6 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.0 %.
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Is Republic of the Congo highly indebted?
Public debt of 100.4 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 6 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Republic of the Congo in default?
The IMF and the World Bank consider Republic of the Congo in debt distress (analysis of 24 Mar 2025): it struggles to pay its creditors.
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What is the credit rating of Republic of the Congo?
S&P CCC+ · Moody's Caa2 · Fitch CCC+: very weak rating, no. 29 of the 34 African countries rated.
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What is the currency of Republic of the Congo?
Its currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF). Fixed rate: 655.957 XAF for 1 EUR.
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What does Republic of the Congo export?
In 2024, mostly: Oil, gas, coal (69.3 %), Copper (22.1 %), Wood (3.4 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Republic of the Congo part of?
CEMAC (Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa).
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Does Republic of the Congo have a stock exchange?
Its companies are listed on the Bourse des Valeurs Mobilières de l'Afrique Centrale, the regional exchange shared by 6 countries (7 listed securities).
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What share of the population of Republic of the Congo has electricity?
53.0 % 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