What is Democratic Republic of the Congo's economy?

The Democratic Republic of Congo's economic freedom score is 52.1, making its economy the 147th freest in the 2018 Index. Its overall score has decreased by 4.3 points, reflecting steep declines in scores for judicial effectiveness, monetary freedom, and property rights. read more

At the time of its independence in 1960, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the second most industrialized country in Africa after South Africa. read more

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s economic freedom score is 52.1, making its economy the 147th freest in the 2018 Index. Its overall score has decreased by 4.3 points, reflecting steep declines in scores for judicial effectiveness, monetary freedom, and property rights. read more