Dashboard – As 30 October, 2026

Economic Dashboard – Democratic Republic of the Congo

As at 30 October 2026

Latest economic and financial indicators available as at 30 October 2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Situation as at 30/10/2026	Trend	Source
Economic Growth	Real GDP growth in 2026	5.4% according to CESCN; 5.2% according to IMF	Expected slowdown compared with 2025 (5.7%)	CESCN / IMF – 2026 forecasts; BCC – report of 23/10/2026
Economic Growth	Extractive sector growth	2026 forecast: 6.4%	Mining sector remains a major contributor	BCC – Economic Report, 23/10/2026
Economic Growth	Non-extractive sector growth	2026 forecast: 5.1%	Expected momentum in non-mining activities	BCC – Economic Report, 23/10/2026
Inflation	Weekly inflation – fourth week of October	0.162%	Increase compared with the previous week (0.13%)	BCC / INS – data as at 24/10/2026
Inflation	Cumulative inflation since January	7.874%	Cumulative increase since the beginning of the year	BCC / INS – data as at 24/10/2026
Inflation	Annualised inflation	Approximately 9.8%	Indicator requiring close monitoring	BCC – Weekly Economic Report, 23/10/2026
Inflation	Year-on-year inflation	8.872%	Increase partly influenced by the October 2025 base effect	BCC / INS – data as at 24/10/2026
Monetary Policy	Central Bank of Congo policy rate	12.50%	Unchanged since the decision of 08/10/2026	BCC – Monetary Policy Committee, 08/10/2026
Monetary Policy	Marginal lending rate	16.50%	Restrictive monetary conditions	BCC – Economic Report, 23/10/2026
Monetary Policy	Interbank reference rate	12.50%	Limited recent activity in the interbank market	BCC – Economic Report, 23/10/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	Official USD/CDF exchange rate	2,261.56 CDF/USD	Slight appreciation of the CDF compared with 23/10 (2,264 CDF/USD)	BCC – 30/10/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	Official EUR/CDF exchange rate	2,519.34 CDF/EUR	Latest average rate published as at 30 October	BCC – 30/10/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	Official CNY/CDF exchange rate	339.25 CDF/CNY	Latest average rate published as at 30 October	BCC – 30/10/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	Parallel USD/CDF exchange rate	2,335 CDF/USD – latest available observation	3.1% spread against the official rate of 23/10	BCC – Economic Report, 23/10/2026
International Reserves	Total international reserves	USD 7.381 billion	Weekly decrease of USD 84.4 million	BCC – position as at 21/10/2026
International Reserves	Net international reserves	Not separately reported in the latest available report	Separate figure not available	BCC – Economic Report, 23/10/2026
International Reserves	Import cover	2.82 months	Down from 2.85 months one week earlier	BCC – position as at 21/10/2026
Public Finance	Revenue collected by tax authorities	CDF 1,866.5 billion	87.2% of the monthly target as at 23 October	BCC – position as at 23/10/2026
Public Finance	Public expenditure	CDF 2,389.9 billion	69.3% of the monthly plan as at 23 October	BCC – position as at 23/10/2026
Public Finance	Provisional Treasury balance	Deficit: CDF 523.4 billion	Expenditure exceeded revenue at the reporting date	BCC – position as at 23/10/2026
International Markets	Copper	USD 14,359.05/tonne	High price level in the latest available observation	BCC – 29/10/2026
International Markets	Cobalt	USD 33,510/tonne	Decline compared with the 22/10 quotation	BCC – 29/10/2026
International Markets	Gold	USD 4,000/oz	Decline compared with the 22/10 quotation	BCC – 29/10/2026
Energy	Brent crude oil	USD 110.80/barrel	Down from USD 113.17/barrel on 22/10	BCC – 29/10/2026; report of 23/10/2026
Agriculture	Wheat – international benchmark	USD 229.69/tonne	Weekly decline	BCC – prices as at 22/10/2026
Agriculture	Maize – international benchmark	USD 169.30/tonne	Weekly decline	BCC – prices as at 22/10/2026
Agriculture	Rice – international benchmark	USD 385.32/tonne	Weekly increase	BCC – prices as at 22/10/2026
Business Climate	Overall business confidence balance	+44.1% in September 2026	Slight decline from August (+44.3%), but still positive	BCC – September 2026; report of 23/10/2026

Summary of Key Economic Indicators

Indicator	Situation	Economic Assessment
Economic Growth	5.4% CESCN / 5.2% IMF	Positive growth, but slower than in 2025
Cumulative Inflation	7.874%	Price pressures require monitoring
Policy Rate	12.50%	Prudent monetary policy stance
USD/CDF	2,261.56 CDF/USD	Relative stability in the official foreign exchange market
International Reserves	USD 7.381 billion	Weekly decline in international reserves
Business Climate	+44.1%	Overall business sentiment remains positive

Economic and Financial Analysis

Area	Analysis
Economic Growth	Real GDP growth is projected at 5.4% in 2026 by CESCN and 5.2% by the IMF, compared with 5.7% in 2025. Non-extractive activities are expected to grow by 5.1%. These projections indicate continued economic expansion, although at a slower pace than in 2025. The mining sector remains a major driver of economic activity. Economic diversification nevertheless remains essential to strengthen the resilience of growth.
Inflation	In the fourth week of October, weekly inflation stood at 0.162%, cumulative inflation since January at 7.874%, and year-on-year inflation at 8.872%. Annualised inflation was estimated at approximately 9.8% in the BCC economic report. The increase in year-on-year inflation should be interpreted in light of the base effect resulting from price declines recorded in October 2025. Cumulative inflation nevertheless remains an important indicator to monitor because of its impact on household purchasing power and business operating costs.
Monetary Policy	The BCC policy rate has remained at 12.50% since 8 October 2026. The marginal lending rate stands at 16.50%. The weekly report of 23 October refers to an interbank reference rate of 12.50% and indicates limited recent activity in this market. Monetary policy remains focused on preserving price stability and foreign exchange market stability.
Foreign Exchange Market	As at 30 October 2026, the average exchange rates published by the BCC were 2,261.56 CDF per US dollar, 2,519.34 CDF per euro and 339.25 CDF per Chinese yuan. The latest available parallel market observation in the 23 October report was 2,335 CDF/USD. It should not be presented as a parallel market rate for 30 October. Relative stability in the official market provides greater financial visibility for businesses.
International Reserves	International reserves totalled USD 7.381 billion as at 21 October 2026, down USD 84.4 million over one week. They covered approximately 2.82 months of imports, compared with 2.85 months one week earlier. The latest report consulted does not separately disclose net reserves. The evolution of reserves and import cover remains an important factor in assessing the country's capacity to meet external needs.
Public Finance	As at 23 October, revenue collected by tax authorities amounted to CDF 1,866.5 billion, representing 87.2% of the monthly plan. Public expenditure totalled CDF 2,389.9 billion, or 69.3% of the monthly plan. The provisional Treasury balance stood at a deficit of CDF 523.4 billion. These figures are provisional and relate to an ongoing month. Monitoring budget execution is therefore necessary before drawing conclusions about the final balance.
Mining Sector	The latest BCC quotations available as at 29 October indicate USD 14,359.05/tonne for copper, USD 33,510/tonne for cobalt and USD 4,000/oz for gold. Price movements differ across commodities. Copper prices remain favourable to potential mining revenues, while fluctuations in cobalt and gold require continued monitoring of international markets.
Energy	Brent crude oil was quoted at USD 110.80/barrel on 29 October. The BCC report of 23 October recorded USD 113.17/barrel on 22 October. Oil remains an important factor affecting transport, logistics, production and import costs. Price movements may therefore have an impact on domestic prices and business operating costs in the DRC.
Agriculture	The international BCC benchmarks available as at 22 October were USD 229.69/tonne for wheat, USD 169.30/tonne for maize and USD 385.32/tonne for rice. These are international benchmarks, not physical prices delivered to the Congolese market. They provide an indication of potential trends in the cost of imported cereals.
Business Climate	The overall business confidence balance stood at +44.1% in September 2026, compared with +44.3% in August. The business climate therefore remains positive, despite a slight decline. Relative exchange rate stability and mining activity are supportive factors. However, financing costs, energy costs and structural constraints continue to influence investment decisions.

Key Economic Indicators – DRC as at 30 October 2026

Methodological Note

This dashboard is prepared as at 30 October 2026. Indicators are presented using the latest official observation available on that date. Consequently, some observation dates may precede the reporting date.

Main sources:
Central Bank of Congo (BCC), National Institute of Statistics (INS), BCC Economic Report as at 23 October 2026 and statistical series published by the BCC.

Economic Growth:
The BCC report of 23 October presents a real GDP growth forecast of 5.4% for 2026 according to CESCN and 5.2% according to the IMF. These forecasts are reported separately. Extractive sector growth is projected at 6.4%, while non-extractive sector growth is projected at 5.1%.

Inflation:
The latest available figures for the fourth week of October indicate weekly inflation of 0.162%, cumulative inflation of 7.874% and year-on-year inflation of 8.872%. Annualised inflation of approximately 9.8% is taken from the BCC economic report. It is not a forecast.

Foreign Exchange Market:
The average exchange rates published by the BCC on 30 October 2026 were 2,261.56 CDF/USD, 2,519.34 CDF/EUR and 339.25 CDF/CNY. The latest parallel market observation used in this dashboard is from the BCC report of 23 October: 2,335 CDF/USD. It is not presented as a parallel market rate for 30 October.

International Reserves:
International reserves stood at USD 7,381.4 million on 21 October 2026, equivalent to approximately 2.82 months of imports. The weekly report does not separately distinguish gross and net reserves; no unpublished breakdown has been estimated here.

Public Finance:
As at 23 October, revenue collected by tax authorities amounted to CDF 1,866.5 billion (87.2% of the monthly plan), total expenditure to CDF 2,389.9 billion (69.3%) and the provisional Treasury balance to -CDF 523.4 billion. These are provisional mid-month figures.

Commodities and Energy:
Latest BCC observations consulted as at 29 October 2026: copper USD 14,359.05/tonne, cobalt USD 33,510/tonne, gold USD 4,000/oz and Brent crude oil USD 110.80/barrel.

Cereals:
International benchmarks published in the BCC report of 23 October, relating to prices on 22 October, were USD 229.69/tonne for wheat, USD 169.30/tonne for maize and USD 385.32/tonne for rice. These do not represent physical prices delivered in the DRC.

Business Climate:
The BCC business sentiment indicator recorded an overall balance of +44.1% in September 2026, compared with +44.3% in August. This is the latest monthly observation cited in the report of 23 October.

Figures are reproduced using their published units and observation dates. Trend assessments provide a concise interpretation of the indicators and should not be regarded as forecasts.

DRC Economic Dashboard

Situation as of 16 October 2026

Latest economic and financial data available as of 16/10/2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Situation as of 16/10/2026	Trend	Source
Growth	2026 real GDP growth forecast	5.7%	Stable	BCC – 2026
Inflation	Weekly inflation	0.131%	Moderate	INS / BCC – 03/10/2026
Inflation	Cumulative inflation since January	7.391%	Persistent increase	INS / BCC – 03/10/2026
Inflation	Annualized inflation	≈ 9.8%	To be monitored	Indicative calculation based on cumulative inflation
Inflation	Year-on-year inflation	3.677%	Contained	INS / BCC – 03/10/2026
Monetary policy	BCC policy rate	12.50%	Stable	Central Bank of the Congo
Monetary policy	Marginal lending rate	16.50%	Restrictive level	Central Bank of the Congo
Monetary policy	Interbank rate	14.00%	To be monitored	Central Bank of the Congo
Foreign exchange market	Official USD/CDF exchange rate	2,265.50 CDF/USD	Relative stability	BCC – 16/10/2026
Foreign exchange market	EUR/CDF exchange rate	2,519.87 CDF/EUR	Relative stability	BCC – 16/10/2026
Foreign exchange market	CNY/CDF exchange rate	338.35 CDF/CNY	Stable	BCC – 16/10/2026
Foreign exchange market	Parallel USD/CDF exchange rate	Not officially published	Spread to be monitored	Not officially published
International reserves	Gross international reserves	USD 8.936 billion	Comfortable level	BCC – end-August 2026
International reserves	Net international reserves	USD 7.533 billion	Significant level	BCC – end-August 2026
International reserves	Import coverage	3.12 months	Comfortable level	BCC – end-June 2026
Public finance	Treasury balance	Latest official data available	Under monitoring	Ministry of Finance / BCC
International markets	Copper	≈ USD 14,581.33/t	High level	BCC – 13/10/2026
International markets	Cobalt	≈ USD 39,345/t	Significant correction	BCC – 13/10/2026
International markets	Gold	≈ USD 4,149.38/oz	Historically high level	BCC – 13/10/2026
Energy	Brent crude oil	USD 105.69/barrel	Very high level	BCC – 13/10/2026
Agriculture	Wheat – international benchmark	≈ USD 250/t	Volatility	International benchmark – 16/10/2026
Agriculture	Corn – international benchmark	≈ USD 198/t	Volatility	International benchmark – 16/10/2026
Agriculture	Rice – international benchmark	≈ USD 361/t	High level	International benchmark – 16/10/2026
Business climate	Business climate survey	43.4%	Positive outlook	Central Bank of the Congo

DRC Economic Summary – 16 October 2026

Area	Status
Economic growth	🟢 Favorable momentum
Inflation	🟠 Persistent pressure
Monetary policy	🟢 Prudent monetary stance
Currency	🟢 Relatively stable CDF
International reserves	🟢 Comfortable level
Mining sector	🟢 Favorable prices
Agriculture	🟠 Cereal market volatility
Energy	🔴 Strong oil price pressure
Business climate	🟢 Favorable outlook

Economic Analysis – 16 October 2026

Area	Analysis
Growth	DRC economic growth remains projected at 5.7% in 2026. This momentum continues to be mainly supported by the mining sector and investment. Performance remains favorable, although economic diversification remains a major challenge.
Inflation	The latest INS data displayed by the BCC for the first week of October show national weekly inflation of 0.131% and year-on-year inflation of 3.677%. Cumulative inflation since January is reported at 7.391% in data published in early October. These indicators are the latest available observations reviewed as of the reporting date. Inflation remains relatively contained year on year, but the cumulative increase remains an area to monitor.
Monetary policy	The BCC policy rate remains at 12.50%, with a marginal lending rate of 16.50% and an interbank rate of 14.00%. Monetary policy remains cautious in order to preserve price stability, currency stability and orderly foreign exchange market conditions.
Foreign exchange market	The Congolese franc continues to show relative stability against the US dollar. The BCC indicative rate stands at 2,265.50 CDF per USD as of 16 October 2026. The EUR/CDF rate is 2,519.87 CDF/EUR and the CNY/CDF rate is 338.35 CDF/CNY. This relative stability supports financial visibility for businesses and investors.
International reserves	Gross international reserves reached USD 8.936 billion at the end of August 2026, while net reserves stood at USD 7.533 billion. Import coverage remains estimated at 3.12 months, according to the latest official data available at the end of June 2026. This level provides an important buffer for the country’s external stability.
Mining sector	Copper remains at a particularly high level, at around USD 14,581.33/t on 13 October 2026. Cobalt stood at approximately USD 39,345/t, while gold reached approximately USD 4,149.38/oz. This environment remains favorable for export revenues, although the correction in cobalt highlights the need to account for international commodity market volatility.
Energy	Brent crude reached approximately USD 105.69/barrel on 13 October 2026. Sustained high oil prices are a factor to monitor for transportation, logistics, production and import costs.
Agriculture	Cereal markets remain volatile. International benchmarks, expressed in USD per tonne, stand at approximately USD 250/t for wheat, USD 198/t for corn and USD 361/t for rice. These international references are not physical prices delivered in the DRC. They primarily indicate potential changes in the cost of imported cereal products.
Business climate	The business climate remains broadly favorable. Relative exchange-rate stability and the mining environment remain positive factors for businesses. However, financing costs, commodity price volatility, energy costs and structural constraints continue to influence investment decisions.

Key Economic Indicators – DRC as of 16 October 2026

Methodological Note:

This dashboard is dated 16 October 2026. National indicators are presented according to the latest officially published observation available as of this date. When a figure was not published exactly on 16 October, the reference date of the latest available observation is explicitly indicated. Main sources:
Les données macroéconomiques et financières proviennent prioritairement de la Central Bank of the Congo (BCC), de l'Institut National de la Statistique (INS) et, lorsque pertinent, du Ministère de l'Économie Nationale et du Ministère des Finances. Inflation:
The latest INS data displayed by the BCC for the first week of October show national weekly inflation of 0.131% and year-on-year inflation of 3.677%. Cumulative inflation since January is reported at 7.391% in data published in early October. Annualized inflation of approximately 9.8% is a mathematical estimate based on cumulative inflation. It is not an officially published rate from the INS or BCC. Foreign exchange market:
The official USD/CDF reference rate published by the Central Bank of the Congo on 16 October 2026 is 2,265.50 CDF per USD. The EUR/CDF rate is 2,519.87 CDF/EUR and the CNY/CDF rate is 338.35 CDF/CNY. International reserves:
Gross international reserves reached USD 8.936 billion at the end of August 2026, while net reserves stood at USD 7.533 billion. Import coverage is reported at 3.12 months, according to the latest official data available at the end of June 2026. Public finance:
The Treasury balance has not been replaced by an unverified estimate. It is presented as the latest official data available when an updated official publication is not available as of the reporting date. Commodities:
Copper, cobalt, gold and Brent crude oil prices are based on data published by the Central Bank of the Congo for international markets as of 13 October 2026. Copper: USD 14,581.33/t
Cobalt: USD 39,345/t
Gold: USD 4,149.38/oz
Brent: USD 105.69/barrel. These are international benchmarks and should not be interpreted as physical prices delivered in the DRC. Cereals:
Wheat, corn and rice prices are presented as international benchmarks expressed in USD per metric tonne. These figures do not represent physical prices delivered in the DRC. They are used to monitor international market trends and the potential risk of imported inflation. Agricultural prices can fluctuate daily and should therefore be considered market references as of the reporting date, rather than fixed prices.

DRC Economic Dashboard

Situation as of 2 October 2026

Latest economic and financial data available as of 02/10/2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Situation as of 02/10/2026	Trend	Source
Growth	2026 real GDP growth forecast	5.7%	Stable	BCC – 2026
Inflation	Weekly inflation	0.148%	Moderate	INS / BCC – 26/09/2026
Inflation	Cumulative inflation since January	7.250%	Persistent increase	INS / BCC – 26/09/2026
Inflation	Annualized inflation	≈ 9.8%	To be monitored	Indicative calculation based on cumulative inflation
Inflation	Year-on-year inflation	3.436%	Contained	INS / BCC – 26/09/2026
Monetary policy	BCC policy rate	12.50%	Stable	Central Bank of the Congo
Monetary policy	Marginal lending rate	16.50%	Restrictive level	Central Bank of the Congo
Monetary policy	Interbank rate	14.00%	To be monitored	Central Bank of the Congo
Foreign exchange market	Official USD/CDF exchange rate	2,265.00 CDF/USD	Relative stability	BCC – 02/10/2026
Foreign exchange market	EUR/CDF exchange rate	2,558.58 CDF/EUR	Relative stability	BCC – 02/10/2026
Foreign exchange market	CNY/CDF exchange rate	337.75 CDF/CNY	Stable	BCC – 02/10/2026
Foreign exchange market	Parallel USD/CDF exchange rate	Not officially published	Spread to be monitored	Not officially published
International reserves	Gross international reserves	USD 8.936 billion	Comfortable level	BCC – end-August 2026
International reserves	Net international reserves	USD 7.533 billion	Significant level	BCC – end-August 2026
International reserves	Import coverage	3.12 months	Comfortable level	BCC – end-June 2026
Public finance	Treasury balance	Latest official data available	Under monitoring	Ministry of Finance / BCC
International markets	Copper	≈ USD 14,271.78/t	High level	BCC – 01/10/2026
International markets	Cobalt	≈ USD 39,140/t	Significant correction	BCC – 01/10/2026
International markets	Gold	≈ USD 4,166.67/oz	Historically high level	BCC – 01/10/2026
Energy	Brent crude oil	USD 103.00/barrel	Very high level	BCC – 01/10/2026
Agriculture	Wheat – international benchmark	≈ USD 250/t	Volatility	International benchmark – 02/10/2026
Agriculture	Corn – international benchmark	≈ USD 198/t	Volatility	International benchmark – 02/10/2026
Agriculture	Rice – international benchmark	≈ USD 361/t	High level	International benchmark – 02/10/2026
Business climate	Business climate survey	43.4%	Positive outlook	Central Bank of the Congo

DRC Economic Summary – 2 October 2026

Area	Status
Economic growth	🟢 Favorable momentum
Inflation	🟠 Persistent pressure
Monetary policy	🟢 Prudent stance
Currency	🟢 Relatively stable CDF
International reserves	🟢 Comfortable level
Mining sector	🟢 Favorable prices
Agriculture	🟠 Cereal market volatility
Energy	🔴 Strong oil price pressure
Business climate	🟢 Favorable outlook

Economic Analysis – 2 October 2026

Area	Analysis
Growth	DRC economic growth remains projected at 5.7% in 2026. This momentum continues to be mainly supported by the mining sector and investment. Performance remains favorable, although economic diversification remains a major challenge.
Inflation	The latest publication available as of 26 September 2026 reports weekly inflation of 0.148%, cumulative inflation of 7.250% since the beginning of the year and year-on-year inflation of 3.436%. Inflation remains relatively contained on a year-on-year basis, but the cumulative increase remains a point to monitor.
Monetary policy	The BCC policy rate remains at 12.50%, with a marginal lending rate of 16.50% and an interbank rate of 14.00%. Monetary policy remains cautious in order to preserve price stability, currency stability and foreign exchange market conditions.
Foreign exchange market	The Congolese franc continues to show relative stability against the US dollar. The BCC indicative rate stood at 2,265.00 CDF per USD on 2 October 2026. The EUR/CDF rate stood at 2,558.58 CDF/EUR and the CNY/CDF rate at 337.75 CDF/CNY. This relative stability is favorable for financial visibility for companies and investors.
International reserves	Gross international reserves reached USD 8.936 billion at the end of August 2026, while net reserves stood at USD 7.533 billion. Import coverage remains estimated at 3.12 months, according to the latest official situation available at the end of June 2026. This level provides an important buffer for the country's external stability.
Mining sector	Copper remains at a particularly high level, at around USD 14,271.78/t on 1 October 2026. Cobalt stood at approximately USD 39,140/t, while gold reached approximately USD 4,166.67/oz. This environment remains favorable for export revenues, although the correction in cobalt highlights the need to consider international commodity market volatility.
Energy	Brent crude oil reached approximately USD 103/barrel on 1 October 2026. A sustained high oil price represents a factor to monitor for transportation, logistics, production and import costs.
Agriculture	Cereal markets remain volatile. International benchmarks, converted into USD per tonne, stand at approximately USD 250/t for wheat, USD 198/t for corn and USD 361/t for rice. These international references do not represent physical prices delivered in the DRC. They primarily provide an indication of potential changes in the cost of imported cereal products.
Business climate	The business climate remains broadly favorable. Relative exchange-rate stability and the strong mining environment remain positive factors for companies. However, financing costs, commodity price volatility, energy costs and structural constraints continue to influence investment decisions.

Key Economic Indicators – DRC as of 2 October 2026

Methodological Note:

This dashboard is dated 2 October 2026. National indicators are presented according to the latest officially published observation available as of this date. When a figure was not published exactly on 2 October, the reference date of the latest available observation is explicitly indicated. Main sources:
Macroeconomic and financial data are primarily sourced from the Central Bank of the Congo (BCC), the National Institute of Statistics (INS) and, where relevant, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy. Inflation:
The latest INS data available as of 26 September 2026 report weekly inflation of 0.148%, cumulative inflation since January of 7.250% and year-on-year inflation of 3.436%. Annualized inflation of approximately 9.8% is a mathematical estimate based on cumulative inflation. It is not an officially published rate from the INS or BCC. Foreign exchange market:
The USD/CDF reference rate is the rate published by the Central Bank of the Congo on 2 October 2026: 2,265.00 CDF per USD. The EUR/CDF rate stood at 2,558.58 CDF/EUR and the CNY/CDF rate at 337.75 CDF/CNY. International reserves:
Gross international reserves reached USD 8.936 billion at the end of August 2026, while net reserves stood at USD 7.533 billion. Import coverage is reported at 3.12 months according to the latest official situation available at the end of June 2026. Public finance:
The Treasury balance has not been replaced by an unverified estimate. It is presented as the latest official data available when an updated official publication is not available as of the reporting date. Commodities:
Copper, cobalt, gold and Brent crude oil prices are based on data published by the Central Bank of the Congo for international markets as of 1 October 2026. Copper: USD 14,271.78/t
Cobalt: USD 39,140/t
Gold: USD 4,166.67/oz
Brent: USD 103/barrel These prices are international benchmarks and should not be interpreted as physical prices delivered in the DRC. Cereals:
Wheat, corn and rice prices are presented as international benchmarks converted into USD per metric tonne. These figures do not represent physical prices delivered in the DRC. They are used to monitor international market trends and the potential risk of imported inflation. Agricultural prices can fluctuate daily and should therefore be considered market references as of the reporting date, rather than fixed prices.

DRC Economic Dashboard

Situation as of 18 September 2026

Latest economic and financial data available as of 18/09/2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Situation as of 18/09/2026	Trend	Source
Growth	2026 Real GDP Forecast	5.7%	Stable	BCC / IMF
Inflation	Weekly Inflation	0.136%	Moderate	INS / BCC – 12/09/2026
Inflation	Cumulative Inflation since January	6.974%	Persistent increase	INS / BCC – 12/09/2026
Inflation	Annualized Inflation	≈ 10.0%	To be monitored	Indicative calculation based on cumulative inflation
Inflation	Year-on-Year Inflation	3.363%	Contained	INS / BCC – 12/09/2026
Monetary Policy	BCC Policy Rate	12.50%	Stable	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Marginal Lending Rate	16.50%	Restrictive level	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Interbank Rate	14.00%	To be monitored	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange Market	Official USD/CDF Exchange Rate	2,268.20 CDF/USD	Relative stability	BCC – 18/09/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	EUR/CDF Exchange Rate	2,602.33 CDF/EUR	Relative stability	BCC – 18/09/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	CNY/CDF Exchange Rate	338.10 CDF/CNY	Stable	BCC – 18/09/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	Parallel USD/CDF Exchange Rate	Not officially published	Spread to be monitored	Parallel market
International Reserves	Gross International Reserves	USD 8.18 billion	Comfortable level	BCC – latest available situation
International Reserves	Import Cover	3.12 months	Comfortable level	BCC – latest available situation
Public Finance	Treasury Balance	Latest official data available	Under monitoring	Ministry of Finance / BCC
International Markets	Copper	≈ USD 14,400/t	Market correction	LME / International Market – 18/09/2026
International Markets	Cobalt	≈ USD 40,034/t	Strong correction	International Market – 18/09/2026
International Markets	Gold	≈ USD 4,348/oz	High level	International Market – 18/09/2026
Energy	Brent Crude Oil	USD 104.87/barrel	Very high level	Reuters – 18/09/2026
Agriculture	Wheat – CBOT Benchmark	≈ USD 262/t	Volatility / correction	CBOT – 18/09/2026
Agriculture	Corn – CBOT Benchmark	≈ USD 208/t	Volatility	CBOT – 18/09/2026
Agriculture	Rice – CBOT Benchmark	≈ USD 362/t	Volatility / correction	CBOT – 18/09/2026
Business Climate	Business Climate Index	43.4%	Under monitoring	Central Bank of Congo – latest comparable data

DRC Economic Summary – 18 September 2026

Area	Status
Economic Growth	🟢 Favourable momentum
Inflation	🟠 Persistent pressure
Monetary Policy	🟠 Restrictive stance
Currency	🟢 Relatively stable CDF
International Reserves	🟢 Comfortable level
Mining Sector	🟠 Commodity price correction
Agriculture	🟠 Cereal market volatility
Energy	🔴 Very high oil price level
Business Climate	🟠 Under monitoring

Economic Analysis – 18 September 2026

Area	Analysis
Growth	The DRC's economic growth remains projected at 5.7% in 2026. This momentum continues to be mainly supported by the mining sector and investment. Performance remains favourable, although economic diversification remains a major structural challenge.
Inflation	The latest national publication available as of 12 September 2026 shows weekly inflation of 0.136%, cumulative inflation of 6.974% since the beginning of the year and year-on-year inflation of 3.363%. Inflation remains relatively contained year-on-year, but the cumulative increase remains an important area of vigilance.
Monetary Policy	The BCC policy rate remains at 12.50%, with a marginal lending rate of 16.50% and an interbank rate of 14.00%. The monetary stance remains restrictive in order to preserve price stability and support exchange-rate stability.
Foreign Exchange Market	The Congolese franc remains relatively stable against the US dollar. The official BCC exchange rate stood at 2,268.20 CDF per USD on 18 September 2026. The exchange-rate environment remains an important factor for imported inflation and overall macroeconomic stability.
International Reserves	Gross international reserves remain estimated at approximately USD 8.18 billion, representing around 3.12 months of import cover, according to the latest official comparable situation available. This level provides an important external buffer for the country's financial and exchange-rate stability.
Mining Sector	Copper remains at a historically high level, at around USD 14,400/t, although the market experienced a correction during the week of 18 September. Cobalt also corrected significantly towards approximately USD 40,034/t, after having reached substantially higher levels earlier in the year. The mining sector remains strategically important for the DRC, but the recent price corrections underline the volatility of international commodity markets.
Gold	Gold remained close to USD 4,348/oz around 18 September 2026. The precious metal continues to trade at historically elevated levels, reflecting continued demand for safe-haven assets and global monetary and geopolitical uncertainties.
Energy	Brent crude oil settled at approximately USD 104.87/barrel on 18 September 2026. The price above USD 100/barrel represents a significant area of vigilance for transport, logistics, imported goods and energy costs.
Agriculture	International cereal markets remain volatile. The benchmarks converted into USD per metric tonne stand at approximately USD 262/t for wheat, USD 208/t for corn and USD 362/t for rice. These international references do not represent physical prices delivered in the DRC, but they provide an indication of potential external pressure on food and imported cereal costs.
Business Climate	The latest comparable business-climate indicator remains at 43.4%. Recent discussions between public authorities and the private sector continue to focus on converting reform commitments into concrete improvements in the business environment, competitiveness and investment conditions. Financing costs, commodity-price volatility, energy prices and the pace of structural reforms remain important factors for private-sector investment decisions.

Key Economic Indicators – DRC as of 18 September 2026

Methodological Note:

This dashboard is as of 18 September 2026. National indicators are presented according to the latest officially published observation available as of this date. When a data point is not published exactly on 18 September, the reference date of the latest available observation is explicitly indicated. Inflation:
The latest national data available as of 18 September 2026 show weekly inflation of 0.136%, cumulative inflation since January of 6.974% and year-on-year inflation of 3.363%, based on the 12 September 2026 observation. Annualized inflation of approximately 10.0% is an indicative mathematical estimate based on cumulative inflation available at the reference date. It is not an officially published annualized rate by the INS or BCC. Foreign Exchange Market:
The USD/CDF exchange rate corresponds to the official rate published for 18 September 2026: 2,268.20 CDF per USD 1. The EUR/CDF exchange rate is 2,602.33 CDF/EUR and the CNY/CDF exchange rate is 338.10 CDF/CNY. The parallel USD/CDF exchange rate is not included because no homogeneous official publication was identified. International Reserves:
Gross international reserves and import cover are maintained according to the latest official comparable situation available, namely approximately USD 8.18 billion and 3.12 months of import cover. Public Finance:
The treasury balance has not been replaced by an unverified estimate. It is presented as the latest official data available where an updated homogeneous publication is not available as of the reference date. Commodities:
Copper is presented at approximately USD 14,400/t around 18 September 2026 based on international LME market references. Cobalt is presented at approximately USD 40,034/t on 18 September 2026 based on international market data. Gold is presented at approximately USD 4,348/oz around 18 September 2026. Brent corresponds to the market settlement on 18 September 2026: USD 104.87/barrel. Cereals:
Wheat, corn and rice prices are presented as international benchmarks converted into USD per metric tonne. The approximate values used are: Wheat: USD 262/t
Corn: USD 208/t
Rice: USD 362/t These values do not correspond to physical prices delivered in the DRC. They are used to monitor international market developments and the potential risk of imported inflation. Cereal prices may fluctuate daily and should therefore be considered market references as of the reference date rather than fixed prices.

DRC Economic Dashboard

Situation as of 4 September 2026

Latest economic and financial data available as of 04/09/2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Situation as of 04/09/2026	Trend	Source
Growth	2026 Real GDP Forecast	5.7%	Stable	BCC / IMF
Inflation	Weekly Inflation	0.175%	Moderate	INS / BCC – 29/08/2026
Inflation	Cumulative Inflation since January	6.653%	Persistent increase	INS / BCC – 29/08/2026
Inflation	Annualized Inflation	≈ 10.0%	To be monitored	Indicative calculation based on cumulative inflation
Inflation	Year-on-Year Inflation	3.360%	Contained	INS / BCC – 29/08/2026
Monetary Policy	BCC Policy Rate	12.50%	Stable	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Marginal Lending Rate	16.50%	Restrictive level	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Interbank Rate	14.00%	To be monitored	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange Market	Official USD/CDF Exchange Rate	2,261.80 CDF/USD	Slight CDF appreciation	BCC – 04/09/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	EUR/CDF Exchange Rate	2,625.75 CDF/EUR	Relative stability	BCC – 04/09/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	CNY/CDF Exchange Rate	336.90 CDF/CNY	Stable	BCC – 04/09/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	Parallel USD/CDF Exchange Rate	Not officially published	Spread to be monitored	Parallel market
International Reserves	Gross International Reserves	USD 8.18 billion	Comfortable level	BCC – latest available situation
International Reserves	Import Cover	3.12 months	Comfortable level	BCC – latest available situation
Public Finance	Treasury Balance	Latest official data available	Under monitoring	Ministry of Finance / BCC
International Markets	Copper	≈ USD 14,342/t	10th consecutive week of gains	LME / Reuters – 04/09/2026
International Markets	Cobalt	≈ USD 55,598/t	High level	DRC Mining Datawarehouse – 04/09/2026
International Markets	Gold	≈ USD 4,419/oz	Weekly correction	International Market – 04/09/2026
Energy	Brent Crude Oil	USD 92.68/barrel	Strong weekly increase	Reuters – 04/09/2026
Agriculture	Wheat – CBOT Benchmark	≈ USD 270/t	Volatility / correction	CBOT – 04/09/2026
Agriculture	Corn – CBOT Benchmark	≈ USD 211/t	Volatility	CBOT – 04/09/2026
Agriculture	Rice – CBOT Benchmark	≈ USD 336/t	Recent increase	CBOT – 04/09/2026
Business Climate	Business Climate Index	43.4%	Positive outlook	Central Bank of Congo

DRC Economic Summary – 4 September 2026

Area	Status
Economic Growth	🟢 Favourable momentum
Inflation	🟠 Persistent pressure
Monetary Policy	🟢 Cautious stance
Currency	🟢 Relatively stable CDF
International Reserves	🟢 Comfortable level
Mining Sector	🟢 Favourable prices
Agriculture	🟠 Cereal market volatility
Energy	🟠 Strong oil rebound
Business Climate	🟢 Favourable outlook

Economic Analysis – 4 September 2026

Area	Analysis
Growth	The DRC's economic growth remains projected at 5.7% in 2026. This momentum continues to be mainly supported by the mining sector and investment. Performance remains favourable, but economic diversification remains a major challenge.
Inflation	The latest publication available as of 29 August 2026 shows weekly inflation of 0.175%, cumulative inflation of 6.653% since the beginning of the year and year-on-year inflation of 3.360%. Inflation remains relatively contained year-on-year, but the cumulative increase remains a key area of vigilance.
Monetary Policy	The BCC policy rate remains at 12.50%, with a marginal lending rate of 16.50% and an interbank rate of 14.00%. Monetary policy remains cautious in order to preserve price, currency and foreign-exchange market stability.
Foreign Exchange Market	The Congolese franc confirms its relative stability against the US dollar. The BCC indicative exchange rate stands at 2,261.80 CDF per USD on 4 September 2026. Over one week, the CDF appreciated slightly compared with the 2,263.43 CDF/USD level observed on 28 August. This stability is a favourable factor for containing imported inflationary pressures.
International Reserves	Gross international reserves remain estimated at approximately USD 8.18 billion, representing around 3.12 months of import cover, according to the latest official situation available. This level provides an important buffer for the country's external stability.
Mining Sector	Copper remains particularly strong, at around USD 14,342/t on 4 September, recording its tenth consecutive week of gains according to available market data. Cobalt also remains at a high level, at around USD 55,598/t according to the latest data from the Congolese mining sector Datawarehouse. This environment remains favourable for the DRC's export revenues.
Gold	Gold is trading around USD 4,419/oz as of 4 September. The precious metal nevertheless experienced a correction at the end of the week, notably due to the stronger US dollar and changes in expectations regarding US monetary policy.
Energy	Brent crude closed the week of 4 September at around USD 92.68/barrel, recording a significant weekly increase. This rebound represents a new area of vigilance for transport, logistics and imported goods costs.
Agriculture	Cereal markets remain volatile. International benchmarks converted into USD per metric ton stand at approximately USD 270/t for wheat, USD 211/t for corn and USD 336/t for rice. These international references do not represent physical prices delivered in the DRC, but they help assess the potential evolution of imported cereal costs.
Business Climate	The business climate remains broadly favourable. Companies benefit in particular from relative exchange-rate stability and a supportive mining environment. However, financing costs, commodity-price volatility, food prices and energy costs remain key factors influencing investment decisions.

Key Economic Indicators – DRC as of 4 September 2026

Methodological Note:

This dashboard is as of 4 September 2026. National indicators are presented according to the latest officially published observation available as of this date. When a data point is not published exactly on 4 September, the reference date of the latest available observation is explicitly indicated. Inflation:
The latest INS data available as of 29 August 2026 show weekly inflation of 0.175%, cumulative inflation since January of 6.653% and year-on-year inflation of 3.360%. Annualized inflation of approximately 10.04% is a mathematical estimate based on cumulative inflation available at the date of publication. It is not an officially published rate by the INS or BCC. Foreign Exchange Market:
The USD/CDF exchange rate corresponds to the indicative rate published by the Central Bank of Congo on 4 September 2026: 2,261.80 CDF per USD 1. The EUR/CDF exchange rate is 2,625.75 CDF/EUR and the CNY/CDF exchange rate is 336.90 CDF/CNY. International Reserves:
Gross international reserves and import cover are maintained according to the latest official situation available, namely approximately USD 8.18 billion and 3.12 months of import cover. Public Finance:
The treasury balance has not been replaced by an unverified estimate. It is presented as the latest official data available when an updated publication is not available as of the reference date. Commodities:
Copper is presented at approximately USD 14,342/t as of 4 September 2026 according to LME/Reuters market data. Cobalt is presented at approximately USD 55,598/t, corresponding to the latest data available from the Congolese mining sector Datawarehouse. Gold is presented at approximately USD 4,419/oz as of 4 September 2026. Brent corresponds to the market close on 4 September 2026: USD 92.68/barrel. Cereals:
Wheat, corn and rice prices are presented as international benchmarks converted into USD per metric ton. The approximate values used are: Wheat: USD 270/t
Corn: USD 211/t
Rice: USD 336/t These values do not correspond to physical prices delivered in the DRC. They are used to monitor international market developments and the potential risk of imported inflation. Cereal prices may fluctuate daily and should therefore be considered market references as of the reference date rather than fixed prices.

DRC Economic Dashboard

Situation as of August 28, 2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Status as of 28/08/2026	Trend	Source
Growth	2026 Real GDP Forecast	5.7%	Stable	BCC / IMF
Inflation	Weekly Inflation	0.192%	Moderate	INS / BCC – latest publication: 22/08/2026
Inflation	Cumulative Inflation since January	6.467%	Persistent pressure	INS / BCC – latest publication: 22/08/2026
Inflation	Annualized Inflation	≈ 10.1%	Under monitoring	Indicative calculation based on available data
Inflation	Year-on-Year Inflation	3.331%	Contained	INS / BCC – latest publication: 22/08/2026
Monetary Policy	BCC Policy Rate	12.50%	Stable	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Marginal Lending Facility Rate	16.50%	Restrictive level	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Interbank Rate	14.00%	Under monitoring	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange Market	Official USD/CDF Exchange Rate	2,264.64 CDF/USD	CDF stability	BCC – 27/08/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	EUR/CDF Exchange Rate	2,643.49 CDF/EUR	Latest available rate	BCC – 27/08/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	CNY/CDF Exchange Rate	336.93 CDF/CNY	Latest available rate	BCC – 27/08/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	Parallel USD/CDF Exchange Rate	Not officially published	Gap to be monitored	Parallel Market
International Reserves	Gross International Reserves	USD 8.18 billion	Comfortable level	BCC – latest available position
International Reserves	Import Coverage	3.12 months	Comfortable level	BCC – latest available position
Public Finance	Treasury Balance	Latest official data available	Under monitoring	Ministry of Finance / BCC
International Markets	Copper	≈ USD 14,470/t	Historically high level	International Markets – 28/08/2026
International Markets	Cobalt	≈ USD 56,280/t	High level	International Markets – latest available quotation
International Markets	Gold	≈ USD 4,455/oz	Weekly correction	International Markets – 28/08/2026
Energy	Brent Crude Oil	USD 88.29/barrel	Decline / volatility	International Market – 28/08/2026
Agriculture	Wheat – international benchmark	≈ USD 287.10/t	Strong weekly increase	CBOT / International Market – 28/08/2026
Agriculture	Maize – international benchmark	≈ USD 211.20/t	Weekly increase	CBOT / International Market – 28/08/2026
Agriculture	Rice – international benchmark	≈ USD 342.90/t	Weekly increase	CBOT / International Market – 28/08/2026
Business Climate	Business Confidence Index	43.4%	Positive outlook	Central Bank of Congo

DRC Economic Outlook – August 28, 2026

Area	Status
Economic Growth	🟢 Strong momentum
Inflation	🟠 Persistent pressure
Monetary Policy	🟢 Cautious stance
Currency	🟢 Relative CDF stability
International Reserves	🟢 Comfortable level
Mining Sector	🟢 Favorable prices
Agriculture	🟠 Strong increase in cereal prices
Energy	🟠 High volatility
Business Climate	🟢 Favorable outlook

Economic Analysis – August 28, 2026

Area	Analysis
Growth	The Democratic Republic of the Congo's economic growth remains projected at 5.7% in 2026. Growth continues to be primarily supported by the mining sector and investment. The overall momentum remains favorable, although economic diversification remains a major challenge.
Inflation	The latest publication available as of August 22 reports weekly inflation of 0.192%, cumulative inflation of 6.467%, and year-on-year inflation of 3.331%. The cumulative increase remains a key area of vigilance.
Monetary Policy	The BCC policy rate remains at 12.50%, with a marginal lending facility rate of 16.50%. The monetary stance remains cautious in order to preserve price stability and foreign exchange market stability.
Foreign Exchange Market	The Congolese franc remains relatively stable against the US dollar. The latest available indicative rate as of August 27 stands at 2,264.64 CDF/USD. This stability helps limit pressures associated with imported inflation.
International Reserves	International reserves remain estimated at approximately USD 8.18 billion, equivalent to around 3.12 months of import coverage. They provide an important external stability buffer.
Mining Sector	Copper is trading at around USD 14,470/t, historically high levels, while cobalt remains close to USD 56,280/t. This environment remains favorable for the DRC's export revenues, while maintaining the economy's exposure to commodity cycles.
Energy	Brent crude closed at USD 88.29/barrel on August 28. The decline observed at the end of the week reflects significant volatility in energy markets and remains a factor to monitor for transport costs and imported prices.
Agriculture	International cereal markets recorded a marked increase toward the end of the week. International benchmarks stood at approximately USD 287/t for wheat, USD 211/t for maize and USD 343/t for rice, following conversion into USD per tonne. This development could add further pressure on food costs and imports.
Business Climate	The overall economic environment remains broadly favorable, but businesses need to factor into their decisions risks related to financing conditions, inflation, commodity markets and international volatility.

Key Economic Indicators – DRC – August 28, 2026

Methodological Note:
This dashboard is dated August 28, 2026. National indicators are presented according to the latest officially published observation available as of that date. Where the official publication predates August 28, its reference date is explicitly indicated. The inflation data available as of the reporting date are those published by the INS and reported by the BCC on August 22, 2026: weekly inflation of 0.192%, cumulative inflation of 6.467%, and year-on-year inflation of 3.331%. The USD/CDF exchange rate used corresponds to the latest indicative rate available from the BCC as of August 27, 2026: 2,264.64 CDF per USD. Brent crude corresponds to the market close on August 28, 2026: USD 88.29/barrel. Copper, wheat, maize and rice quotations are based on international markets. Wheat, maize and rice prices have been converted into USD per tonne to allow for consistent comparison. The converted prices are international benchmarks and do not represent physical delivered prices in the DRC. International reserve and public finance data are retained according to the latest official publication available when a new observation has not yet been published as of the reporting date. National data may be published with a time lag relative to the reporting date.

DRC Economic Dashboard

Situation as of August 21, 2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Status as of 21/08/2026	Trend	Source
Growth	2026 Real GDP Forecast	5.7%	Stable	BCC / IMF
Inflation	Weekly Inflation	0.216%	Moderate	INS / BCC – 15/08/2026
Inflation	Cumulative Inflation since January	6.263%	Increase	INS / BCC – 15/08/2026
Inflation	Annualized Inflation	Not published in the latest update	Under monitoring	INS / BCC
Inflation	Year-on-Year Inflation	3.264%	Contained	INS / BCC – 15/08/2026
Monetary Policy	BCC Policy Rate	12.50%	Stable	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Marginal Lending Facility Rate	16.50%	Restrictive level	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Interbank Rate	14.00%	Under monitoring	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange Market	Official USD/CDF Exchange Rate	2,265.15 CDF/USD	CDF stability	BCC – 21/08/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	EUR/CDF Exchange Rate	2,641.92 CDF/EUR	Latest available rate	BCC – 21/08/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	CNY/CDF Exchange Rate	336.51 CDF/CNY	Latest available rate	BCC – 21/08/2026
Foreign Exchange Market	Parallel USD/CDF Exchange Rate	Not published by the BCC	Gap to monitor	Parallel Market
International Reserves	Gross International Reserves	USD 8.18 billion	High level	BCC – end-June 2026
International Reserves	Import Coverage	3.12 months	Comfortable level	BCC – end-June 2026
Public Finance	Treasury Balance	Latest available data	Deficit	BCC / Ministry of Finance
International Markets	Copper	USD 13,992.75/t	-1.07%	BCC – 18/08/2026
International Markets	Cobalt	USD 56,290.00/t	Stable	BCC – 18/08/2026
International Markets	Gold	USD 4,395.43/oz	-0.22%	BCC – 18/08/2026
Energy	Brent Crude Oil	USD 91.02/barrel	Increase / Volatility	BCC – 18/08/2026
Agriculture	Wheat	~ USD 256.90/t	Weekly increase	BCC / International Markets
Agriculture	Maize	~ USD 200.20/t	Weekly increase	BCC / International Markets
Agriculture	Rice	~ USD 326.90/t	Weekly increase	BCC / International Markets
Business Climate	Business Climate Survey	Latest available data	Positive outlook	Central Bank of Congo

DRC Economic Outlook – August 21, 2026

Area	Status
Economic Growth	🟢 Strong momentum
Inflation	🟠 Persistent pressure
Monetary Policy	🟢 Accommodative but cautious
Currency	🟢 CDF stabilization
International Reserves	🟢 Comfortable level
Mining Sector	🟢 Favorable price environment
Agriculture	🟠 International prices under monitoring
Energy	🟠 Price volatility
Business Climate	🟢 Favorable outlook

Economic Analysis

Area	Analysis
Growth	The DRC's economic growth is projected at 5.7% in 2026. This outlook remains supported by mining activity and investment, in a context where the Congolese economy continues to outperform the average growth prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Inflation	Price dynamics remain broadly contained on a year-on-year basis. The latest data available as of August 15 show weekly inflation of 0.216%, cumulative inflation of 6.263% since the beginning of the year, and year-on-year inflation of 3.264%. The cumulative increase nevertheless remains an area requiring attention.
Monetary Policy	The BCC policy rate remains at 12.50%, following the decision of the Monetary Policy Committee in July. The monetary framework remains focused on preserving price stability and stability in the foreign exchange market.
Foreign Exchange Market	The Congolese franc remains relatively stable against the US dollar. The BCC indicative exchange rate stood at 2,265.15 CDF per USD on August 21, 2026. This stability is a positive factor in containing imported inflationary pressures.
International Reserves	Gross international reserves stood at USD 8.18 billion at the end of June 2026, equivalent to approximately 3.12 months of import coverage. This level provides an important external stability buffer.
Mining Sector	Copper and cobalt prices remain at elevated levels. As of August 18, copper stood at USD 13,992.75/t and cobalt at USD 56,290/t. This environment remains favorable for the DRC's export revenues, while maintaining the country's high exposure to commodity cycles.
Energy	Brent crude stood at USD 91.02/barrel on August 18. Oil price developments remain an important external factor for transport costs, imported goods and the external balance.
Business Climate	The overall economic environment remains favorable, although developments in costs, financing, exchange rates and international conditions continue to be decisive factors for businesses and investors.

Methodological Note:
The indicators are presented according to the latest officially published observations or market quotations available as of August 21, 2026. Where a figure was not yet published exactly on the reference date, the latest officially available observation is provided together with its reference date. The USD/CDF exchange rate corresponds to the indicative rate published by the Central Bank of Congo on August 21, 2026. Inflation data correspond to the latest INS publication reported by the BCC, dated August 15, 2026. Commodity prices correspond to the latest observation available in the BCC database as of August 18, 2026. International reserves and import coverage correspond to the latest available situation published by the BCC as of the end of June 2026. National data may be published with a time lag relative to the dashboard reference date.

DRC Economic Dashboard

Situation as of August 14, 2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Status as of 14/08/2026	Trend	Source
Growth	2026 Real GDP Forecast	5.7%	Stable	IMF / World Bank / Ministry of Planning
Inflation	Weekly Inflation	0.185%	Moderate	INS / Central Bank of Congo – week of 01/08/2026
Inflation	Cumulative Inflation since January	6.034%	Increase	INS / Central Bank of Congo – week of 01/08/2026
Inflation	Annualized Inflation	10.191%	Under monitoring	INS / Central Bank of Congo
Inflation	Year-on-Year Inflation	3.222%	Slight increase	INS / Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Central Bank Policy Rate	12.50%	Easing	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Required Reserves	≈ USD 1.98 billion	High level	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Monetary Base	Latest published level: CDF 12,774.08 bn	Under monitoring	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange	Official USD/CDF Exchange Rate	2,257.22 CDF/USD	CDF appreciation	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange	Parallel USD/CDF Exchange Rate	2,331.11 CDF/USD	Gap to monitor	Ministry of Finance / BCC
International Reserves	Gross International Reserves	USD 7.917 billion	Increase	BCC – data as of 30/07/2026
Public Finance	Treasury Balance	≈ USD -949 million	Deficit	BCC / Ministry of Finance – converted at USD/CDF reference rate
International Markets	Copper	USD 14,424.50/t	Very high level	LME – 14/08/2026
International Markets	Cobalt	≈ USD 56,290/t	Stable	International Cobalt Market
International Markets	Gold	≈ USD 4,389/oz	Increase	International Market – 14/08/2026
Energy	Brent Crude Oil	≈ USD 87.97/barrel	Increase / volatility	International Oil Markets – 14/08/2026
Agriculture	Wheat	≈ USD 250.8/t	Weekly increase	CBOT / Agriculture.com – 14/08/2026
Agriculture	Maize	≈ USD 187.5/t	Weekly increase	CBOT / Agriculture.com – 14/08/2026
Agriculture	Rice	≈ USD 310.6/t	Increase	International Market – 14/08/2026
Business Climate	Business Confidence Index	43.4%	Positive outlook	Central Bank of Congo

DRC Economic Outlook – August 14, 2026

Area	Status
Economic Growth	🟢 Strong momentum
Inflation	🟠 Persistent pressure
Monetary Policy	🟢 Easing
Currency	🟢 CDF stabilization
Mining Sector	🟢 Very favorable
Agriculture	🟠 International prices under monitoring
Energy	🟠 High volatility
Business Climate	🟢 Positive outlook

Methodological Note – Onyx Project RDC:
Indicators are presented according to the latest officially published observations or market quotations available as of August 14, 2026. Commodity and cereal prices are expressed in US dollars to provide a consistent basis for international comparison. The treasury balance, initially published in CDF, has been converted into USD using the reference USD/CDF exchange rate for the period. National data published by the Central Bank of Congo and the National Institute of Statistics may be released with a short time lag relative to the dashboard reference date.

DRC Economic Dashboard

Situation as of August 7, 2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Status as of 07/08/2026	Trend	Source
Growth	2026 Real GDP Forecast	5.7%	Stable	IMF / World Bank / Ministry of Planning – DRC
Inflation	Weekly Inflation	0.19%	Stable	INS DRC / BCC
Inflation	Cumulative Inflation Since January	5.619%	Nearly stable	INS DRC / BCC
Inflation	Annualized Inflation	10.141%	Under monitoring	INS DRC / BCC
Inflation	Year-on-Year Inflation	3.102%	Stable	INS DRC / BCC
Monetary Policy	BCC Policy Rate	12.50%	1-point reduction	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Required Reserves	CDF 1.9767 trillion	High level	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Monetary Base	Latest available data	Under monitoring	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange Market	Official USD/CDF Exchange Rate	2,275 CDF/USD	Slight pressure	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange Market	Parallel USD/CDF Exchange Rate	≈ 2,333 CDF/USD	Gap to monitor	DRC Foreign Exchange Market
International Reserves	Gross International Reserves	USD 7.78 billion	Under monitoring	Central Bank of Congo
Public Finance	Treasury Balance	CDF -2,148.5 billion	Under monitoring	Ministry of Finance – DRC
International Markets	Copper	USD 14,369.50/t	Strong increase	LME / Reuters
International Markets	Cobalt	USD 55,618/t	Stable	International Markets
International Markets	Gold	≈ USD 4,342/oz	Increase	International Markets
Energy	Brent Crude Oil	≈ USD 69–70/barrel	Volatile	Oil Markets
Agriculture	Wheat	Latest available data	Under monitoring	Agricultural Markets
Agriculture	Maize	Latest available data	Under monitoring	Agricultural Markets
Agriculture	Rice	Latest available data	Stable	Agricultural Markets
Business Climate	Business Confidence Index	43.4%	Positive outlook	Central Bank of Congo

DRC Economic Summary – August 7, 2026

Area	Status
Economic Growth	🟢 Strong momentum
Inflation	🟢 Generally contained
Monetary Policy	🟢 Easing
Currency	🟠 Requires monitoring
Mining Sector	🟢 Very favorable
Agriculture	🟠 Significant potential
Business Climate	🟢 Positive outlook

Key Economic Indicators – DRC as of August 7, 2026

Economic Dashboard – Democratic Republic of the Congo

Situation as of July 31, 2026

Category	Economic Indicator	Status as of 31/07/2026	Trend	Source
Growth	2026 Real GDP Forecast	5.7%	Stable	IMF / World Bank / Ministry of Planning
Inflation	Weekly Inflation	0.19%	Stable	INS / Central Bank of Congo
Inflation	Cumulative Inflation	5.62%	Moderate increase	INS / Central Bank of Congo
Inflation	Annualized Inflation	10.14%	Under monitoring	INS / Central Bank of Congo
Inflation	Year-on-Year Inflation	3.10%	Slight increase	INS / Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Central Bank Policy Rate	13.50%	Restrictive policy	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Required Reserves	USD 1.162 billion	High level	Central Bank of Congo
Monetary Policy	Monetary Base	CDF 12,774.08 billion	Lower liquidity	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange	Official USD/CDF Exchange Rate	2,269.62	Moderate pressure	Central Bank of Congo
Foreign Exchange	Parallel USD/CDF Exchange Rate	2,333.34	Gap to monitor	Parallel Market
International Reserves	Gross International Reserves	USD 7.78 billion	Monitoring required	Central Bank of Congo
Public Finance	Treasury Balance	CDF -2,148.5 billion	Improving	Ministry of Finance
International Markets	Copper	USD 13,564/t	Positive increase	LME
International Markets	Cobalt	USD 55,618/t	Stable	International Markets
International Markets	Gold	USD 3,984/oz	Correction	International Markets
Energy	Brent Crude Oil	USD 84.23/barrel	Increase	International Oil Markets
Agriculture	Wheat	USD 247.33/t	Increase	Agricultural Markets
Agriculture	Maize	USD 170.22/t	Moderate increase	Agricultural Markets
Agriculture	Rice	USD 309.05/t	Stable	Agricultural Markets
Business Climate	Business Confidence Index	43.4%	Improving	Central Bank of Congo

Economic Outlook – July 31, 2026

Sector	Status
Economic Growth	🟢 Strong momentum
Inflation	🟢 Generally under control
Currency	🟠 Requires close monitoring
Mining Sector	🟢 Main growth engine
Agriculture	🟠 Exposed to global markets
Business Climate	🟢 Positive outlook

Key Economic Indicators – DRC as of July 31, 2026