GDP growth in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP growth was 6.7% in 2024. β Volatile
GDP growth in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970β2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 6.7% for gdp growth in 2024.
That represents a change of down 22.5% on the previous year and down 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp growth in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 9.5% in 2014 and was at its lowest, -13.5%, in 1993.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 0.3% | -5.3% | 8.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.8% | -1.3% | 5.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | -5.5% | -13.5% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.3% | -6.9% | 6.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 2.4% | 9.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.4% | 1.7% | 8.9% | 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 growth in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp growth in Democratic Republic of Congo was 6.7% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp growth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 9.5% in 2014.
- What is the lowest gdp growth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.5% in 1993.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp growth?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp growth 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 UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release