DR Congo in the Lead

• 📈 Rapid Growth in Imports of Goods and Services

  In 2023, DR Congo saw an 85.6% growth in imports, indicating a surge in demand for foreign goods and services.

  Economy & Growth Trade

• 🚢 Dominance in Ores and Metals Exports

  In 2023, ores and metals made up 76.3% of merchandise exports, showcasing DR Congo's strong mining sector.

  Energy & Mining Private Sector Trade

• 🚚 High Contribution of Transport Services to Exports

  In 2023, transport services accounted for 87% of commercial service exports, highlighting a robust transport sector.

  Private Sector Trade

• 🌍 Minimal CO2 Emissions from Buildings

  In 2023, DR Congo's CO2 emissions from buildings were a mere 0.0002 Mt, reflecting a low carbon footprint in the building sector.

  Environment

• ♻️ High Utilization of Combustible Renewables and Waste

  As of 2022, 92.9% of DR Congo's energy comes from combustible renewables and waste, highlighting efficient resource use.

  Energy & Mining

• 🌿 Leading in Renewable Energy Consumption

  In 2021, DR Congo achieved a remarkable 96.3% renewable energy consumption, showcasing its commitment to sustainable energy sources.

  Energy & Mining Climate Change Environment

• 💎 Significant Mineral Rents Contribution to GDP

  In 2021, mineral rents accounted for 28.8% of DR Congo's GDP, underscoring the country's rich mineral resources.

  Energy & Mining Environment

• 🔗 Complete Binding Coverage for All Products

  In 2020, DR Congo achieved 100% binding coverage for all products, ensuring comprehensive trade agreements.

  Private Sector Trade

• 🏞️ Minimal Urban Flood Risk

  In 2015, only 0.0001% of DR Congo's urban land area was below 5 meters in elevation, minimizing flood risks for urban populations.

  Climate Change Urban Development Environment

DR Congo Following Behind

• ✈️ Limited Travel Service Exports

  As of 2023, travel services constituted just 2.43% of DR Congo's service exports, highlighting a potential area for growth in the tourism sector.

  Economy & Growth Trade Private Sector

• 🚰 Limited Access to Basic Drinking Water

  By 2022, only 35.1% of the population had access to basic drinking water services, with rural areas even more underserved at 13.8%.

  Health Environment

• 💔 High Poverty Headcount Ratios

  In 2020, 98% of the population lived below $8.30 a day, reflecting widespread poverty challenges.

  Poverty Aid Effectiveness Climate Change

• 📚 High Percentage of Out-of-School Primary Children

  In 2019, 63.2% of primary school-age children were out of school, highlighting significant educational access issues.

• 🔌 Negligible Natural Gas Production

  In 2018, only 0.009% of DR Congo's electricity was produced from natural gas, indicating a reliance on other energy sources.

  Energy & Mining Climate Change Infrastructure Environment

• 💰 Low Broad Money as a GDP Percentage

  In 2018, broad money accounted for just 12.4% of DR Congo's GDP, suggesting limited financial liquidity in the economy.

  Financial Sector

• 🎓 Scarce Doctoral Attainment

  As of 2016, only 0.02% of DR Congo's population aged 25+ had attained a doctoral degree, indicating a gap in advanced education.

  Education Gender

• 🔬 Minimal Researchers in R&D

  In 2015, DR Congo had only 10 researchers per million people, highlighting a need for investment in research and development.

  Science & Technology