GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 227.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 227.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1,507 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 211.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 43rd of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,507 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 1,393 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.6% |
| 1972 | 1,264 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 1973 | 1,072 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 1974 | 906.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1975 | 807.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 1976 | 811.56 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 639.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.2% |
| 1978 | 485.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.0% |
| 1979 | 497.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 532.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 625.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.5% |
| 1982 | 572.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 719.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.8% |
| 1984 | 1,064 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +47.8% |
| 1985 | 1,167 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.7% |
| 1986 | 1,086 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1987 | 1,178 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 1,024 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 1989 | 992.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1990 | 895.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1991 | 796.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1992 | 833.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 554.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -33.5% |
| 1994 | 979.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +76.8% |
| 1995 | 1,018 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 984.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 880.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1998 | 848.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 1,073 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +26.3% |
| 2000 | 246.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -77.0% |
| 2001 | 619.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +151.2% |
| 2002 | 543.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 560 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 518.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 449.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 2006 | 385.67 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 2007 | 345.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 2008 | 296.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 2009 | 372.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.6% |
| 2010 | 307.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.5% |
| 2011 | 300.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 283.02 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 264.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 263.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 268.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 286.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 305.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 259.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 2019 | 270.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 275.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 231.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 211.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 231.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 227.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 227.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for low income countries, which is 259.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 88% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 227.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 88% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +151.2% | 246.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 619.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1994 | +76.8% | 554.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 979.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 938.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 485.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,507 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 896.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 532.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,178 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 886.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 554.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,073 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 433.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 246.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 619.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 280.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 259.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 307.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 235.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 211.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 275.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 40 Armenia 280.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 41 Hungary 244.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 42 Guyana 228.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 44 Djibouti 158.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 45 Japan 135.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 46 Sri Lanka 125.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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)
- 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), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 227.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1,507 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 211.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 43rd out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.