Basic details about Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Population:
115,403,027
Area:
2,344,858 sq km
Currency:
Congolese francs
Languages:
French, Lingala, Kingwana, Kikongo, Tshiluba
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
GDP:
$154.012 billion
GDP per Capita:
$1,500
GDP Growth:
8.56%
Inflation:
41.5%
Unemployment:
4.54%
Public Debt:
15.99% of GDP
Credit Rating:
CCC+ (2017)
Political System
Governance structure of Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Government Type:
semi-presidential republic
Head of State:
President Felix TSHISEKEDI (since 20 January 2024)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Judith SUMINWA Tuluka (since 29 May 2024)
Judiciary:
Court of Cassation or Cour de Cassation (consists of 26 justices and organized into legislative and judiciary sections); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 judges)
Administrative Divisions:
26 provinces (provinces, singular - province); Bas-Uele (Lower Uele), Equateur, Haut-Katanga (Upper Katanga), Haut-Lomami (Upper Lomami), Haut-Uele (Upper Uele), Ituri, Kasai, Kasai-Central, Kasai-Oriental (East Kasai), Kinshasa, Kongo Central, Kwango, Kwilu, Lomami, Lualaba, Mai-Ndombe, Maniema, Mongala, Nord-Kivu (North Kivu), Nord-Ubangi (North Ubangi), Sankuru, Sud-Kivu (South Kivu), Sud-Ubangi (South Ubangi), Tanganyika, Tshopo, Tshuapa
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
1100 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 725, Washington DC 20036
Major Alliances and Organizations
AU
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Agriculture
17.4% (2023 est.)
Industry
46.5% (2023 est.)
Services
33.5% (2023 est.)note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Trade Volume
Exports:
$29.65 billion
Imports:
$33.68 billion
Major Trading Partners
China 69
UAE 7
India 3
Spain 3
Egypt 3
Economic Outlook
Congo, Democratic Republic of the has a 8.56% GDP growth rate with 41.5% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong agriculture sector.