Kinshasa, October 29th, 2026 (CPA).- The draft Finance Act of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the 2027 fiscal year has been set at 51.242 trillion Congolese francs (CDF), Prime Minister Judith Suminwa said on Thursday during its presentation before the national legislature. “In essence, the 2027 draft Finance Act is structured as follows: a general budget of CDF 51.242 trillion, representing an increase of 13%; annexed budgets of CDF 179 billion, down by 80%; and special accounts amounting to CDF 5.509 trillion, up by 21%,” said Judith Suminwa, Prime Minister. The head of government indicated that domestic revenue for the general budget amounted to CDF 41.786 trillion, representing 82% of total budgetary resources. This makes an increase of 13% compared with 2026 and comprises CDF 40.211 trillion in ordinary revenue and CDF 1.576 trillion in exceptional revenue.
Regarding external revenue, Ms Suminwa specified that it amounted to CDF 9.456 trillion, or approximately USD 4.1 billion, representing 18% of the general budget’s resources. This also marks a 13% increase compared with 2026 and includes budgetary support and financing for investment projects. “This follows improvements in our country’s capacity to absorb funds and in our credibility with our partners, as demonstrated by the successful completion of various reviews with the International Monetary Fund,” the Prime Minister said.
General budget expenditure projected for 2027
Overall, the expenditure is distributed as follows: “Public debt and financial charges” amount to CDF 3.478 trillion, equivalent to USD 1.5 billion, an increase of 10% compared with the 2026 allocation. They account for 7% of general budget expenditure.
“Remuneration” is estimated at CDF 15.314 trillion, representing a 12% increase compared with the 2026 level, equivalent to 38% of ordinary revenue and 4.9% of GDP. “Goods and services” account for CDF 6.035 trillion, or 12% of general budget expenditure, an increase of 14% compared with the 2026 level. With regard to general budget expenditure projected for 2027, the “Transfers and subsidies” item amounts to CDF 5.219 trillion, an increase of 15% compared with 2026 and representing 10% of general budget expenditure.
“Investment expenditure” stands at CDF 13.722 trillion, accounting for 27% of general budget expenditure and representing an increase of 30% compared with 2026.