Equal Resource Distribution Index in Congo

Congo: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.296 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.296
Change on year
down 21.9%
World rank
132nd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.392
in 2020
All-time low
0.079
in 1903
Years of data
123
1903–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Congo, 1903–2025

0.10.20.30.4190319642025

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

Analysis

Congo recorded 0.296 for equal resource distribution index in 2025.

That represents a change of down 21.9% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Congo peaked at 0.392 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.079, in 1903.

That places Congo 132nd 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 0.079 0.079 0.079 7
1910s 0.079 0.079 0.079 10
1920s 0.079 0.079 0.079 10
1930s 0.079 0.079 0.079 10
1940s 0.081 0.079 0.083 10
1950s 0.0864 0.083 0.092 10
1960s 0.1763 0.148 0.183 10
1970s 0.1639 0.162 0.166 10
1980s 0.1738 0.165 0.176 10
1990s 0.2239 0.163 0.258 10
2000s 0.2474 0.219 0.262 10
2010s 0.2928 0.262 0.341 10
2020s 0.3738 0.296 0.392 6

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 129 China 0.304 compare
  2. 130 Zimbabwe 0.3 compare
  3. 131 Mexico 0.298 compare
  4. 133 Syria 0.292 compare
  5. 134 Tajikistan 0.288 compare
  6. 135 Cote d'Ivoire 0.284 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Congo?
Equal resource distribution index in Congo was 0.296 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 0.392 in 2020.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 0.079 in 1903.
How does Congo rank for equal resource distribution index?
Congo ranks 132nd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this 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.