Democratic Republic of the Congo Energy Outlook
Democratic Republic of the Congo is a major producer of minerals. It accounts for almost two-thirds of global cobalt production; this gives it a crucial role in global clean energy transitions.
In the AC, Democratic Republic of the Congo supports an economy six-times larger than today's with only 35% more energy by diversifying its energy mix away from one that is 95% dependent on bioenergy.
The public version of the resulting report of the effort is available here. The Democratic Republic of Congo's national electric-ity access rate is estimated at 19%. Less than 1% of the rural population and 41% of the urban population has energy access. Of the country's 10 million house-holds, only 1.6 million have have access to electricity.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) presents a complex investment landscape characterized by substantial opportunities in its resource-rich sectors, juxtaposed with persistent challenges related to governance, security, and infrastructure.
The security situation in eastern Congo has been particularly volatile in the first quarter of 2025 with over 120 militias and armed groups believed to be active in the region and most of South Kivu and North Kivu under occupation by the M23 armed group supported by Rwandan Defense Forces.
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