GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 17.26 trillion constant LCU in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
17.26 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
34th
of 212 countries
All-time high
17.26 trillion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
4.60 trillion constant LCU
in 2001
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo is 17.26 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 71.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 17.26 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.60 trillion constant LCU, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 34th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 55 years of available data.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7.35 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 7.79 trillion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 7.80 trillion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1973 | 8.44 trillion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 1974 | 8.70 trillion constant LCU | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 8.27 trillion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 7.83 trillion constant LCU | -5.3% |
| 1977 | 7.89 trillion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 7.47 trillion constant LCU | -5.3% |
| 1979 | 7.50 trillion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 7.67 trillion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 7.85 trillion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 7.81 trillion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 7.92 trillion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 8.36 trillion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 8.40 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 8.79 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 9.03 trillion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 9.07 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 8.96 trillion constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 8.37 trillion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 7.66 trillion constant LCU | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 6.86 trillion constant LCU | -10.5% |
| 1993 | 5.94 trillion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 5.70 trillion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 5.74 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 5.68 trillion constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 5.37 trillion constant LCU | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 5.28 trillion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 5.05 trillion constant LCU | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 4.70 trillion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 4.60 trillion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 4.74 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 5.01 trillion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 5.34 trillion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 5.67 trillion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 5.97 trillion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 6.35 trillion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 6.74 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 6.93 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 7.43 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 7.94 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 8.50 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 9.22 trillion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 10.09 trillion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 10.79 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 11.05 trillion constant LCU | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 11.46 trillion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 12.13 trillion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 12.66 trillion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 12.88 trillion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 13.68 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 14.90 trillion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 16.18 trillion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2024 | 17.26 trillion constant LCU | +6.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 17.26 trillion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 trillion constant LCU, 11.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 17.26 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.34 trillion constant LCU, 7.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.90 trillion constant LCU | 7.35 trillion constant LCU | 8.70 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.38 trillion constant LCU | 7.67 trillion constant LCU | 9.07 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.17 trillion constant LCU | 5.05 trillion constant LCU | 8.37 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.61 trillion constant LCU | 4.60 trillion constant LCU | 6.93 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.13 trillion constant LCU | 7.43 trillion constant LCU | 12.66 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.98 trillion constant LCU | 12.88 trillion constant LCU | 17.26 trillion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 31 Madagascar 24.05 trillion constant LCU compare
- 32 United States 23.30 trillion constant LCU compare
- 33 Philippines 22.24 trillion constant LCU compare
- 35 Kazakhstan 17.09 trillion constant LCU compare
- 36 Senegal 16.49 trillion constant LCU compare
- 37 Mali 13.14 trillion constant LCU compare
More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6699 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.6537 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.658 (2100)
- Population density 189.99 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 33.44 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.658 (2100)
- Urbanization vs gdp, annual growth rate 0.8224 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 17.26 trillion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 17.26 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.60 trillion constant LCU in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 34th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release