Country Facts
  • Capital Kinshasa
  • Urban population 48.7%
  • Population 112.8 M
  • Median age 15.8 Yr
  • GDP 66.9 Bn USD
  • Official language French, Kituba (Kikongo), Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
  • Currency Congolese Franc
E-Commerce Facts
  • E-commerce market revenue 2.2 Bn USD
  • E-commerce growth 22.7%
  • Online shopping habits Mobile money is growing rapidly in DRC - almost 25 million of locals >15 years use it in their daily life.
  • People with mobile phone (% age 15+)
    70.5%
  • People with internet access (% age 15+)
    47.6%
  • People with bank account (% age 15+)
    9.6%
  • People with credit card (% age 15+)
    0.9%
  • Mobile Money users (24.5 M)
  • Total population >15 years
Growth Opportunities

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.