Moïse Katumbi
🌍Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rank #196
Score: 55
About Moïse Katumbi
Moïse Katumbi is a prominent businessman and politician who served as Governor of the mineral-rich Katanga (2011–2015). Known for attracting investment to his province and for a pro-business stance, Katumbi has been a major national figure with significant regional support. He has navigated legal and political disputes, returned from exile, and remains a leading voice in opposition politics and national economic debates.
GDP per capita
~$550 → (regional economic activity)5/10
Employment rate
~informal sector dominant; regional employment changes3/5
Freedom index
Mixed political space (regional influence)3/10
Corruption index
CPI low; governance challenges3/5
Derived Criminal Score
Several politically motivated legal cases reported while in exile; no widely reported final convictions in international courts19/20