Africa 105.8M peopleCOD Capital: Kinshasa
Moving to DR Congo
Relocating to DR Congo is highly attractive for expats looking for tax optimization, offering a very competitive tax burden of 13.2%.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$1,821.1USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
61.6years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 41/100.
Unemployment
4.4%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
--per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
2.9%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
3.76/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
republic
Head of State: Félix Tshisekedi
Head of Gov: Ilunga Ilunkamba Sylvestre
Ruling Party
People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy, Union for Democracy and Social Progress
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%
Connectivity
19.7%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
44.7/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
13.0%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
3.1%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
-14,992
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Overall Economic Freedom
47.0 / 100Climate Profile (Kinshasa)
Jan
29 °C
min 22°22 rain days
Feb
31 °C
min 23°15 rain days
Mar
30 °C
min 23°21 rain days
Apr
30 °C
min 23°18 rain days
May
30 °C
min 23°10 rain days
Jun
30 °C
min 22°2 rain days
Jul
31 °C
min 20°1 rain days
Aug
31 °C
min 21°1 rain days
Sep
32 °C
min 22°5 rain days
Oct
32 °C
min 23°19 rain days
Nov
30 °C
min 23°21 rain days
Dec
30 °C
min 23°25 rain days