Is YouTube Monetized in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

So you’re based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and want to enable YouTube monetization on your channel. Is that possible?

YouTube monetization is not available in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to get AdSense revenue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Changing your channel’s country won’t help, as Google AdSense will verify your actual address. If your chanel’s country and your country of residence don’t match, you’ll be ineligible. Also, entering fradulend information might have legal consequences, or lead to your channel’s termination.

Can You Monetize YouTube Shorts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Until YouTube monetization becomes available in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, you won’t get any money from AdSense for views on your Shorts either.

Can I Make Money on YouTube in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

You can still make money on YouTube in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, even if YouTube monetization is not avaible. Brand deals (or sponsorships), affiliate marketing and merch are very popular and viable options.

Why Isn’t YouTube Monetization Available in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?

We don’t know exactly why YouTube doesn’t monetize channels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But it’s usually because of specific laws in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Also, the United States of America could have laws preventing (or making it hard) to have money exchanges with individuals based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.