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Capital Kinshasa -
Urban population 48.7% -
Population 112.8 M -
Median age 15.8 Yr
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GDP 66.9 Bn USD -
Official language French, Kituba (Kikongo), Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba -
Currency Congolese Franc
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E-commerce market revenue 2.2 Bn USD -
E-commerce growth 22.7%
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Online shopping habits Mobile money is growing rapidly in DRC - almost 25 million of locals >15 years use it in their daily life.
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People with mobile phone (% age 15+)70.5%
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People with internet access (% age 15+)47.6%
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People with bank account (% age 15+)9.6%
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People with credit card (% age 15+)0.9%
- Mobile Money users (24.5 M)
- Total population >15 years
DRC offers significant opportunities for international merchants who want to expand their e-commerce business into new markets. Here are few among others:
● Given the limited banking infrastructure and under 1% credit card penetration, Mobile money payments are widely used. 33% of the adult population relies on these services for financial transactions, making them essential for E-commerce.
● The DRC’s E-commerce market is growing steadily, expected to reach 5.1 billion by 2029. This rapid anticipated growth emphasizes the potential and opportunities available to businesses.
● Mobile penetration stands at 70% (age 15+), and substantial investments in telecom infrastructure are improving internet access and digital literacy, paving the way for further growth.
The market with 112 million people already possesses a significant proportion of digitally savvy individuals, with even more expected as digital adoption accelerates nationwide.
