Congo

Congo · COG · Africa

Risk Score

Guarded→ Stable

Risk Factors

No recent events in pipeline

Overview

The Republic of the Congo is a Central African nation with significant oil production, which dominates its economy. Despite its resource wealth, the country grapples with issues of governance, poverty, and the need for diversified economic development.

Leadership

Denis Sassou Nguesso

President

Government: Unitary presidential republic

Anatole Collinet Makosso

Jean-Claude Gakosso

Rigobert Roger Andely

Economy

GDP

$19.0B

GDP per Capita

$3.1K

GDP Growth

+3.8%

Inflation

3.2%

Unemployment

21.0%

OilForestryAgriculture

Trade

Key Exports

Crude oilTimberDiamonds

Key Imports

MachineryEquipmentFoodstuffsPetroleum products

Top Partners

ChinaFranceUnited StatesItalyIndia

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