Congo (Republic)

The Republic of the Congo is a small Central African economy heavily dependent on oil, which provides the bulk of its exports and revenue, leaving it exposed to price swings and burdened by debt.

Despite oil wealth, much of the population remains poor, and the government has struggled with debt, including large obligations to China.

Key Sectors

The economy is dominated by oil, with timber from its vast rainforests and subsistence agriculture; the Congo River is a key artery.