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Congo · COG · Africa
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Risk Score
Guarded→ Stable
Risk Factors
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
The Republic of the Congo is a Central African nation with significant crude oil reserves, which dominate its economy. Despite its resource wealth, the country grapples with challenges of governance, economic diversification, and high unemployment rates. Efforts are underway to improve infrastructure and social services.
Leadership
Denis Sassou Nguesso
President
GOVERNMENT: Unitary presidential republic
Economy
GDP
$19.0B
GDP per Capita
$3.1K
GDP Growth
+3.8%
Inflation
3.2%
Unemployment
21.0%
OilForestryAgriculture
Trade
Key Exports
Crude oilTimberRefined petroleum
Key Imports
MachineryVehiclesFoodstuffsChemicals
Top Partners
ChinaFranceUnited StatesIndiaItaly
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