DR Congo: Public Debt Reaches $18.55 Billion, Below 20% of GDP

The public debt stock of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached USD 18.55 billion as of June 30, 2026, an increase from USD 15.01 billion on December 31, 2025, according to data from the Direction Générale de la Dette Publique (DGDP), following the issuance of a Eurobond on April 9, 2026. This significant rise in sovereign debt, while remaining below 20% of GDP, signals an active engagement by the DRC government in international capital markets to finance its operations or development projects. The reported figures highlight a substantial increase in the country's financial obligations within a six-month period, driven by the strategic decision to issue a Eurobond, a common instrument for emerging economies seeking external financing.