DR Congo
172 / 193
DR Congo is ranked 172 out of 193 countries, based on 25 indicators
DR Congo in the Lead 👑
DR Congo is the best in the world in 9 indicators
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📈 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.
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🚢 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.
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🚚 High Contribution of Transport Services to Exports
In 2023, transport services accounted for 87% of commercial service exports, highlighting a robust transport sector.
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🌍 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.
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♻️ 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.
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🌿 Leading in Renewable Energy Consumption
In 2021, DR Congo achieved a remarkable 96.3% renewable energy consumption, showcasing its commitment to sustainable energy sources.
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💎 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.
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🔗 Complete Binding Coverage for All Products
In 2020, DR Congo achieved 100% binding coverage for all products, ensuring comprehensive trade agreements.
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🏞️ 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.
DR Congo Following Behind 😭
DR Congo ranks last in the world on 8 indicators
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✈️ 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.
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🚰 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%.
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💔 High Poverty Headcount Ratios
In 2020, 98% of the population lived below $8.30 a day, reflecting widespread poverty challenges.
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📚 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.
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🔌 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.
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💰 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.
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🎓 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.
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🔬 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.
