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DR Congo Economy Shows 5.5% Growth in 2025, Mining Remains Key Driver

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 30
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo's economy grew 5.5 percent in 2025, according to a World Bank estimate. Mining output increased by 10.1 percent in 2025, while the rest of the economy grew by 3.1 percent. As of October 2026, annual inflation stood at 8.9 percent, and the policy rate is 12.5 percent.

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The country is the world’s leading source of mined cobalt and Africa’s top copper exporter, meaning its economy is heavily reliant on mineral extraction. While the World Bank projects average growth of 5.1 percent from 2026 to 2028, mining growth is expected to slow to 6.4 percent in 2026 due to technical problems and power shortages.

Félix Tshisekedi leads the Democratic Republic of the Congo through political tensions and crises while facing opposition over constitutional term limits and calls for dialogue.

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