Equal Resource Distribution Index in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.211 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.211
Change on year
up 22.0%
World rank
151st
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.237
in 2007
All-time low
0.018
in 1920
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025

00.050.10.150.20.25190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 0.211.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.0% on the previous year and up 13.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.237 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.018, in 1920.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 151st out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.0327 0.032 0.039 10
1910s 0.039 0.039 0.039 10
1920s 0.018 0.018 0.018 10
1930s 0.018 0.018 0.018 10
1940s 0.0466 0.045 0.061 10
1950s 0.119 0.11 0.134 10
1960s 0.1997 0.19 0.215 10
1970s 0.1512 0.141 0.162 10
1980s 0.122 0.122 0.122 10
1990s 0.1752 0.154 0.194 10
2000s 0.2232 0.216 0.237 10
2010s 0.1905 0.153 0.204 10
2020s 0.1713 0.145 0.211 6

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

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  5. 153 Mauritania 0.198 compare
  6. 154 Papua New Guinea 0.197 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Equal resource distribution index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.211 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 0.237 in 2007.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0.018 in 1920.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for equal resource distribution index?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 151st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.