Science & Technology in Democratic Republic of Congo
90 indicators covering science & technology for Democratic Republic of Congo.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 37.3% | 144th |
| Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled | 58.53 | 2024 | up 23.7% | 197th |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita | 0.5853 units per person | 2024 | up 23.7% | 197th |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP | 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP | 2024 | down 12.7% | 17th |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled | 63.96 million | 2024 | up 72.4% | 29th |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre | 24.82 units per square kilometre | 2023 | up 99.3% | 167th |
| Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate | 10.05 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 62.8% | 19th |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate | 13.67 % change on previous year | 2024 | down 56.5% | 15th |
| Scientific and technical journal articles | 243.06 | 2023 | up 280.4% | 123rd |
| Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita | 0 units per person | 2023 | up 172.5% | 194th |
| Scientific and technical journal articles, per unit of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 2023 | up 90.0% | 177th |
| Scientific and technical journal articles, per square kilometre | 0.0001 units per square kilometre | 2023 | up 280.4% | 187th |
| Digital connectivity composite index | -0.9196 standard deviations from the yearly mean | 2024 | up 1.2% | 185th |
| Scientific and technical journal articles, annual growth rate | 1.79 % change on previous year | 2023 | up 167.5% | 90th |
| Mobile phone subscriptions | 63.96 million | 2024 | up 72.4% | 29th |
| Mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people | 58.53 per 100 people | 2024 | up 23.7% | 197th |
| Mobile and landline phone subscriptions per 100 people | 58.53 per 100 people | 2024 | up 23.7% | 197th |
| Share of the population using the Internet | 19.7% | 2024 | up 555.8% | 192nd |
| Number of people using the Internet | 21.50 million people | 2024 | up 814.0% | 42nd |
| Research and development expenditure | 0.4% | 2015 | up 600.8% | 66th |
| Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people | 0.032 per 100 people | 2024 | up 4,922.3% | 200th |
| Landline Internet subscriptions | 35,000 | 2024 | up 6,900.0% | 157th |
| Net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors | 593.09 million millions of constant united states dollars | 2024 | up 19.0% | 2nd |
| Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people, by download speed | 0.03 per 100 population | 2024 | — | 207th |
| GERD as a percentage of GDP | 0.4% | 2015 | up 600.8% | 66th |
| Share of the population within range of a 2G, 3G, 4G, or 5G mobile network | 75.0% | 2024 | up 50.0% | 207th |
| Share of people in range of 4G mobile network | 45.0% | 2024 | — | 199th |
| Share of the population that owns a mobile phone | 44.3% | 2024 | up 32.2% | 180th |
| Research & development spending as a share of GDP | 0.4% | 2015 | up 600.8% | 66th |
| Mobile phone subscribers | 230.9 per 1,000 people | 2011 | up 7,748.8% | 48th |
| Total current grants | 1.27 trillion current LCU | 2011 | — | 2nd |
| External capital grants | 0 current LCU | 2011 | — | 20th |
| Telephone mainlines | 0.8408 per 1,000 people | 2011 | up 329.6% | 52nd |
| Telephone (mainlines and mobile phone) subscribers | 231.74 per 1,000 people | 2011 | up 7,286.0% | 49th |
| Revenue from mobile communication | 791.02 million current US$ | 2011 | up 345.1% | 11th |
| Revenue from mobile communication | 727.34 billion current LCU | 2011 | up 910.2% | 3rd |
| Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge | 0 current US$ | 1991 | — | 48th |
| Mobile cellular monthly subscription | 0 current US$ | 1991 | — | 2nd |
| Mobile cellular postpaid connection charge | 0 current LCU | 1992 | — | 48th |
| Mobile cellular - price of 3-minute local call | 0 peak rate - current US$ | 1991 | — | 50th |
| Mobile cellular monthly subscription | 0 current LCU | 1992 | — | 1st |
| Mobile cellular - price of 3-minute local call | 0 peak rate - current LCU | 1992 | — | 50th |
| Total currrent revenues including current grants | 4.27 trillion current LCU | 2011 | up 4,582.5% | 8th |
| Total capital expenditure and net lending | 2.78 trillion current LCU | 2011 | up 185,433.0% | 3rd |
| Total revenue including current grants | 4.27 trillion current LCU | 2011 | up 4,582.5% | 8th |
| Current revenue, excluding grants | 3.01 trillion current LCU | 2011 | up 3,193.3% | 10th |
| Current expenditure, total | 2.52 trillion current LCU | 2011 | up 2,121.8% | 9th |
| Indirect taxes less subsidies | 300.94 billion current LCU | 2007 | up 163,724.0% | 20th |
| Direct taxes | 152.63 billion current LCU | 2007 | up 151,169.0% | 22nd |
| Total expenditure and net lending | 5.31 trillion current LCU | 2011 | up 4,509.8% | 7th |
| Overall budget balance, including grants | -1.03 trillion current LCU | 2011 | down 4,231.6% | 46th |
| Nontax receipts | 385.02 billion current LCU | 2007 | up 323,444.0% | 10th |
| External borrowing, net | 14.27 billion current LCU | 2007 | — | 20th |
| Capital revenue | 0 current LCU | 2008 | — | 12th |
| Overall surplus/deficit, excluding current grants | -2.30 trillion current LCU | 2011 | down 9,543.5% | 47th |
| Government consumption | 388.27 billion current LCU | 2007 | up 62,192.8% | 17th |
| Other domestic borrowing | 0 current LCU | 2007 | down 100.0% | 25th |
| Wages and salaries | 180.06 billion current LCU | 2007 | up 58,076.7% | 20th |
| Taxes on international trade, GB | 241.95 billion current LCU | 2007 | up 257,845.0% | 9th |
| Taxes on goods and services, GB | 58.99 billion current LCU | 2007 | up 65,519.6% | 26th |