Equal Resource Distribution Index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.211 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Equal Resource Distribution Index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6722 °C (2025)
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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
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.