Republic of the Congo: public finances

How much debt does the Republic of the Congo have?

The Republic of the Congo's public debt was 9,644.28 billion CFA francs at the end of July 2026, 0.88% more than a month earlier, according to the Congolese Amortisation Fund (CCA) monthly report published by the Ministry of Finance. In July the state drew 205.16 billion CFA francs and repaid 194.65 billion, including 8.33 billion of arrears.

The figure covers central government external and domestic debt. The quarterly debt bulletin for the second quarter of 2026 put external debt at 3,989.07 billion CFA francs. The IMF estimates general government debt at 100.4% of GDP in 2025.

Official sources: CCA: monthly public debt situation, July 2026 (PDF) · CCA: debt statistics bulletin, Q2 2026 (PDF) · IMF: general government gross debt, % of GDP, Congo

How much did the Republic of the Congo's government collect and spend in 2025?

The Republic of the Congo's budget revenue was 2,276.5 billion CFA francs in 2025, 89.3% of the forecast, according to the Ministry of Finance, Budget and Public Portfolio, presenting the 2025 budget settlement bill. Oil revenue was 1,031.6 billion and non-oil domestic revenue 1,183.0 billion. Budget spending paid out was 2,012.3 billion, against 1,671 billion in 2024.

The ministry reported an overall budget balance of 264.2 billion CFA francs. Debt interest and charges were 311.6 billion and investment spending 225.0 billion, 53.9% of what was planned. The settlement bill records actual results, as presented to the Council of Ministers.

Official sources: Ministry of Finance: 2025 settlement bill and 2027 budget bill

What is in the Republic of the Congo's 2027 budget?

The Republic of the Congo's draft budget for 2027 plans total resources of 3,120.8 billion CFA francs and total spending of 2,638.4 billion, according to the Ministry of Finance, Budget and Public Portfolio. That would leave an overall budget surplus of 482.4 billion CFA francs.

The draft was presented to the Council of Ministers together with the settlement bill for 2025, and still has to be passed by parliament. A budget bill shows planned amounts; actual revenue depends heavily on oil prices and production. The ministry says the plan follows a strategy of fiscal consolidation and keeping public debt sustainable.

Official sources: Ministry of Finance: 2025 settlement bill and 2027 budget bill

What is the Republic of the Congo's debt to GDP ratio?

In 2025, general government gross debt in the Republic of the Congo was 100.4% of GDP, according to the IMF. Its high point since 2005 was 2020, at 110.0% of GDP; its low point was 2012, at 30.2% of GDP. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 53.0% of GDP; the Republic of the Congo is 5th highest of 46. World rank, highest first: 22nd of 185.

What is the Republic of the Congo's budget deficit?

0.7% of GDP: that is general government net lending or borrowing in the Republic of the Congo for 2025, according to the IMF. The peak was 23.9% of GDP in 2008 and the low -17.0% of GDP in 2015. It is 4th highest of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is -3.0% of GDP. Worldwide: 27th of 188.

What is the Republic of the Congo's government revenue?

The IMF puts general government revenue in the Republic of the Congo at 24.7% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 48.1% of GDP in 2008 and the low 21.0% of GDP in 2017. It is 11th highest of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 18.4% of GDP. World rank, highest first: 108th of 187.

What is the Republic of the Congo's government spending?

According to the IMF, general government spending in the Republic of the Congo was 24.0% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 48.5% of GDP in 2014 and the low 17.8% of GDP in 2018. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 20.8% of GDP, and the Republic of the Congo placed 16th highest of 46. Worldwide: 122nd of 186.

What is tax revenue in the Republic of the Congo?

6.5% of GDP: that is central government tax revenue in the Republic of the Congo for 2021, according to the IMF. The peak was 13.1% of GDP in 2016 and the low 5.3% of GDP in 2006. It is 27th highest of 30 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 12.4% of GDP. Worldwide: 122nd of 127.

What is the Republic of the Congo's military budget as a share of GDP?

According to SIPRI, military spending in the Republic of the Congo was 1.3% of GDP in 2025. The peak was 4.6% of GDP in 2016 and the low 1.2% of GDP in 2024. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 1.3% of GDP; the Republic of the Congo is 22nd highest of 44. Worldwide: 93rd of 149.