Comoros and Democratic Republic of the Congo report economic growth for 2025

The economies of Comoros and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) both showed significant growth in 2025.

In Comoros, economic growth reached 3.8%, up from 3.3% the previous year, marking its best performance since the 2020 health crisis. According to the Central Bank of Comoros, average annual inflation also fell to 3.3%. This recovery is driven by the construction sector, fueled by public infrastructure projects and private investments from the diaspora, as well as improved electricity supply through Sonelec, which has stabilized productivity for light industry and tourism.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, real GDP grew by 5.8%. While this is a slight deceleration from the 6.1% recorded in 2024, it remains above the Sub-Saharan African average of 4.5%. Growth was primarily driven by the tertiary sector, which saw a 5.7% increase in value added. Key contributors included telecommunications (up 11.0%), hospitality, bars, and restaurants (up 8.5%), and commerce (up 5.9%), signaling a gradual diversification of the Congolese economy away from extractive industries.