This allows us to release inequality estimates that are more reliable – from the bottom to the top of the distribution of income and wealth – and also that span over much longer periods.

Jan 16, 2025 · comparison rankings: transmission/distribution losses 105; imports 69; exports 90; consumption 97; installed generating capacity 109

This page presents a comprehensive analysis of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo). The analysis outlines the nation's extensive socio-economic challenges and opportunities, examining various developmental paths through 2043.

Jun 18, 2024 · The Democratic Republic of Congo is considered the world’s richest country in terms of wealth in natural resources. Most of the raw mineral deposits remain untapped and are worth an estimated $24 trillion. These deposits include the world’s largest coltan reserves and considerable amounts of cobalt. Why is Congo rich but poor?

The economy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo declined drastically in the years leading up to and during the First and Second Congo Wars, [15] despite being home to vast potential in natural resources and mineral wealth; its gross domestic product is $69.474 billion as of 2023. During the last five reported years the exports of Democratic ...

After peaking at 8.9% in 2022, real GDP growth in the DRC remained robust at 8.4% in 2023, supported by a strong mining sector, which grew by 18.2% contributing over 70% to overall growth in 2023. Agriculture production slowed to 2.2% growth in 2023 (from 2.4% in 2022).

Nov 27, 2012 · Use maps and graphs to find out more about the Democratic Republic of Congo, which was recently ranked bottom of the UN's Human Development Index.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is widely considered to be the richest country in the world regarding natural resources; its untapped deposits of raw minerals are estimated to be worth in excess of U.S. $24 trillion.

Population, GDP, life expectancy, birth rate and other key metrics for Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo, or the DRC (formerly Zaire), is Sub Saharan Africa’s largest country by area, and its third largest by population. Most of the country is...