DRC: Natural Resources Face Major Transport Deficit

The DRC shows a nearly 35-point gap between its natural capital (43.7 points) and transport capacity (8.7 points), according to a 2026 report by UNCTAD. The country scores poorly on transport infrastructure, including roads, railways, air freight, and maritime shipments. The report emphasizes that this weakness hampers economic transformation, despite abundant natural resources, ranking the DRC 190th worldwide with 22.6 points. The overall score has fluctuated between 2021 and 2024 but remains low due to infrastructure deficits.