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Lowest Income in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Democratic Republic of the Congo

1 Aketi 13 $660
2 Aru 17 $660
3 Babamba 30 $660
4 Bakwa 16 $660
5 Bandundu Province 20 $660
6 Basankusu 02 $660
7 Basoko 30 $660
8 Baudhuinville 29 $660
9 Beni 11 $660
10 Binga 25 $660
11 Boende 31 $660
12 Bolenge 02 $660
13 Bolobo 24 $660
14 Boma 08 $660
15 Bondo 13 $660
16 Bosobolo 26 $660
17 Bukama 15 $660
18 Bukavu 12 $660
19 Bulungu 20 $660
20 Bumba 25 $660
21 Bunia 17 $660
22 Businga 26 $660
23 Buta 13 $660
24 Butembo 11 $660
25 Demba 23 $660
26 Dibaya-Lubwe 20 $660
27 Djugu 17 $660
28 Dungu 24 $660
29 Fungurume 22 $660
30 Gandajika 21 $660
31 Gbadolite 26 $660
32 Gemena 28 $660
33 Goma 11 $660
34 Hyosha 11 $660
35 Idiofa 20 $660
36 Ilebo 18 $660
37 Inkisi 08 $660
38 Inongo 24 $660
39 Isamba 18 $660
40 Isiro 16 $660
41 Kabalo 29 $660
42 Kabare 12 $660
43 Kabeya-Kamwanga 04 $660
44 Kabinda 21 $660
45 Kalemie 29 $660
46 Kalima 29 $660
47 Kambove 14 $660
48 Kamina 15 $660
49 Kampene 10 $660
50 Kananga 23 $660
51 Kanyama 15 $660
52 Kanyobagonga 11 $660
53 Kasangulu 08 $660
54 Kasongo 10 $660
55 Kasongo-Lunda 19 $660
56 Katanda 11 $660
57 Katwa 11 $660
58 Kayna 11 $660
59 Kenge 08 $660
60 Kikwit 20 $660
61 Kimpese 08 $660
62 Kindu 10 $660
63 Kinshasa 06 $660
64 Kipamba 15 $660
65 Kipushi 14 $660
66 Kirumba 11 $660
67 Kisangani 30 $660
68 Kituku 29 $660
69 Kolwezi 22 $660
70 Kongolo 29 $660
71 Kutu 24 $660
72 Libenge 28 $660
73 Likasi 14 $660
74 Lisala 25 $660
75 Lodja 27 $660
76 Lubao 21 $660
77 Lubero 11 $660
78 Lubumbashi 14 $660
79 Luebo 18 $660
80 Lukolela 02 $660
81 Lukula 27 $660
82 Luputa 21 $660
83 Lusambo 27 $660
84 Malemba 22 $660
85 Malemba-Nkulu 15 $660
86 Mangai 20 $660
87 Mangbwalu 17 $660
88 Mangina 11 $660
89 Manono 29 $660
90 Masi-Manimba 20 $660
91 Masina 06 $660
92 Matadi 08 $660
93 Mbandaka 02 $660
94 Mbanza-Ngungu 08 $660
95 Mbuji-Mayi 04 $660
96 Miabi 04 $660
97 Moanda 08 $660
98 Mokambo 14 $660
99 Mulongo 15 $660
100 Mushie 24 $660

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Democratic Republic of the Congo face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Aketi has a median household income of $660.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The median household in Aketi earns $660 — 99% below the national median.
  • 2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
  • 3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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