The Republic of Congo’s economy grew in 2024 by 2.1 and in 2025 by an estimated 2.4 percent. Weak public investments, energy supply disruptions, and lackluster hydrocarbon activity acted as impediment to stronger economic growth. The current account deficit increased in 2025 to 5.8 percent of GDP reflecting lower oil prices and high imports partly related to investments in the natural gas sector. After initial price pressures, inflation decelerated, averaging 2.6 percent over 2025.   [...]