DR Congo economy is set to reach $123B in 2026, jumping to Africa's 8th largest—driven by cobalt, copper, and 5%+ growth. Here's what the IMF projects.
DR CONGO · ECONOMY
Key Facts
—New ranking: The IMF projects DR Congo will become Africa’s eighth-largest economy in 2026, up from eleventh.
—The numbers: Output is seen reaching about 123 billion dollars, just ahead of Ghana’s estimated 118.3 billion.
—Cobalt king: DR Congo produces around 70 percent of the world’s cobalt, a metal vital to batteries.
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