GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) was 1,710 current international $ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
1,710 current international $
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
197th
of 202 countries
All-time high
1,710 current international $
in 2024
All-time low
403.98 current international $
in 2001
Years of data
35
1990–2024
GDP per capita, PPP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo is 1,710 current international $, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 112.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1,710 current international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 403.98 current international $, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 197th out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 832.07 current international $ | — |
| 1991 | 761.98 current international $ | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 674.34 current international $ | -11.5% |
| 1993 | 576.37 current international $ | -14.5% |
| 1994 | 539.57 current international $ | -6.4% |
| 1995 | 532.18 current international $ | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 526.17 current international $ | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 497.12 current international $ | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 481.29 current international $ | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 451.83 current international $ | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 416.55 current international $ | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 403.98 current international $ | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 409.64 current international $ | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 428.33 current international $ | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 455.87 current international $ | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 483.91 current international $ | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 509.43 current international $ | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 539.41 current international $ | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 566.68 current international $ | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 568.61 current international $ | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 597.09 current international $ | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 630.28 current international $ | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 632.2 current international $ | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 712.44 current international $ | +12.7% |
| 2014 | 804.6 current international $ | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 859.14 current international $ | +6.8% |
| 2016 | 913.96 current international $ | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 1,003 current international $ | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 1,069 current international $ | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 1,167 current international $ | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 1,136 current international $ | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 1,314 current international $ | +15.6% |
| 2022 | 1,484 current international $ | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 1,616 current international $ | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 1,710 current international $ | +5.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,710 current international $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 2,165 current international $, 79% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,710 current international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,988 current international $, 43% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 587.29 current international $ | 451.83 current international $ | 832.07 current international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 478.24 current international $ | 403.98 current international $ | 568.61 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 838.96 current international $ | 597.09 current international $ | 1,167 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,452 current international $ | 1,136 current international $ | 1,710 current international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 194 Madagascar 1,884 current international $ compare
- 195 Malawi 1,859 current international $ compare
- 196 Eritrea 1,742 current international $ compare
- 198 Mozambique 1,700 current international $ compare
- 199 Somalia 1,601 current international $ compare
- 200 Central African Republic 1,264 current international $ 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 per capita, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp per capita, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1,710 current international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita, ppp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1,710 current international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita, ppp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 403.98 current international $ in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp per capita, ppp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 197th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita, ppp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.5%. 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 per capita, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release