Dashboard – As September 04, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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