GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 6.68 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 6.68 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 22.5% on the previous year and down 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 9.47 % change on previous year in 2014 and was at its lowest, -13.47 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 18th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.1512 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 1973 | 8.14 % change on previous year | +5282.5% |
| 1974 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 1975 | -4.98 % change on previous year | -259.1% |
| 1976 | -5.31 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 0.7609 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 1978 | -5.35 % change on previous year | -802.5% |
| 1979 | 0.4301 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 1980 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +410.4% |
| 1981 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 1982 | -0.4577 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 1983 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -408.4% |
| 1984 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +292.5% |
| 1985 | 0.4679 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 1986 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +908.1% |
| 1987 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 1988 | 0.4704 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 1989 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -369.2% |
| 1990 | -6.57 % change on previous year | +418.8% |
| 1991 | -8.42 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1992 | -10.5 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 1993 | -13.47 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 1994 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1995 | 0.7001 % change on previous year | -118.0% |
| 1996 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -246.2% |
| 1997 | -5.62 % change on previous year | +448.9% |
| 1998 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 1999 | -4.27 % change on previous year | +162.9% |
| 2000 | -6.91 % change on previous year | +61.8% |
| 2001 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 2002 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -240.4% |
| 2003 | 5.58 % change on previous year | +89.2% |
| 2004 | 6.74 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2007 | 6.26 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2008 | 6.23 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2010 | 7.11 % change on previous year | +149.0% |
| 2011 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 7.09 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 8.48 % change on previous year | +19.7% |
| 2014 | 9.47 % change on previous year | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 6.92 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 2016 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -65.3% |
| 2017 | 3.73 % change on previous year | +55.3% |
| 2018 | 5.82 % change on previous year | +56.2% |
| 2019 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 2020 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2021 | 6.2 % change on previous year | +257.3% |
| 2022 | 8.92 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 2023 | 8.61 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 6.68 % change on previous year | -22.5% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 6.68 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 4.1 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 6.68 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.12 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | +5282.5% | 0.1512 % change on previous year | 8.14 % change on previous year |
| 1986 | +908.1% | 0.4679 % change on previous year | 4.72 % change on previous year |
| 1978 | -802.5% | 0.7609 % change on previous year | -5.35 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.331 % change on previous year | -5.35 % change on previous year | 8.14 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.81 % change on previous year | -1.27 % change on previous year | 5.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -5.47 % change on previous year | -13.47 % change on previous year | 0.7001 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.3 % change on previous year | -6.91 % change on previous year | 6.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.23 % change on previous year | 2.4 % change on previous year | 9.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.43 % change on previous year | 1.74 % change on previous year | 8.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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- 16 Vietnam 7.09 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Senegal 6.89 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Uzbekistan 6.5 % change on previous year compare
- 20 India 6.48 % change on previous year compare
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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)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 189.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 33.44 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 6.68 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 9.47 % change on previous year in 2014.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.47 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.