GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP was 70.75 billion current US$ in 2024. β Volatile
GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970β2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo is 70.75 billion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 97.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 70.75 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.71 billion current US$, in 1999.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 87th of 208 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.68 billion current US$ | 4.88 billion current US$ | 15.37 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.03 billion current US$ | 7.20 billion current US$ | 14.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.22 billion current US$ | 4.71 billion current US$ | 10.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.61 billion current US$ | 7.44 billion current US$ | 19.79 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.77 billion current US$ | 21.57 billion current US$ | 51.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.52 billion current US$ | 48.72 billion current US$ | 70.75 billion current US$ | 5 |
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More population data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.658 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 33.44 million (2100)
- Population density 189.99 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.658 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 5.98 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 517,404 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 5.98 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 5.98 (2024)
- Natural population growth 3.28 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 6.05 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 70.75 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 70.75 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.71 billion current US$ in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 87th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release