Digital Adoption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
20% internet use · EGDI rank 179 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is reported at 20% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 20% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 33.5% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked 179 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.2715 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.2715 |
| Global rank | 179 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Democratic Republic of the Congo vs. Region and World
Data note:
| Indicator | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 20% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use reached 20% in 2024, remaining below the latest Sub-Saharan African aggregate.
- Global Findex reports 33.5% adult account ownership in 2024, reflecting the growing role of mobile-led financial access.
- The country ranked 179th in the 2024 UN EGDI and remains in the Middle EGDI group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo use the internet?
20% in 2024.
What is Democratic Republic of the Congo's UN E-Government ranking?
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked 179 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.2715.
How developed is digital government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked 179 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.2715.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. Missing values are left unpublished rather than estimated.
Financial-inclusion indicators based on 2024 survey data where available.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Reference years are shown with each indicator.