GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) was 186.83 billion current international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
186.83 billion current international $
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
81st
of 202 countries
All-time high
186.83 billion current international $
in 2024
All-time low
21.04 billion current international $
in 2000
Years of data
35
1990–2024
GDP, PPP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 186.83 billion current international $. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 196.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 186.83 billion current international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21.04 billion current international $, in 2000.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 81st out of 202 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30.52 billion current international $ | — |
| 1991 | 28.90 billion current international $ | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 26.45 billion current international $ | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 23.43 billion current international $ | -11.4% |
| 1994 | 23.00 billion current international $ | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 23.65 billion current international $ | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 23.83 billion current international $ | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 22.88 billion current international $ | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 22.76 billion current international $ | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 22.10 billion current international $ | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 21.04 billion current international $ | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 21.06 billion current international $ | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 22.02 billion current international $ | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 23.71 billion current international $ | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 25.98 billion current international $ | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 28.44 billion current international $ | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 30.88 billion current international $ | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 33.70 billion current international $ | +9.1% |
| 2008 | 36.49 billion current international $ | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 37.76 billion current international $ | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 40.94 billion current international $ | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 44.66 billion current international $ | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 46.31 billion current international $ | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 54.00 billion current international $ | +16.6% |
| 2014 | 63.08 billion current international $ | +16.8% |
| 2015 | 69.62 billion current international $ | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 76.73 billion current international $ | +10.2% |
| 2017 | 87.37 billion current international $ | +13.9% |
| 2018 | 96.29 billion current international $ | +10.2% |
| 2019 | 108.50 billion current international $ | +12.7% |
| 2020 | 109.05 billion current international $ | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 130.24 billion current international $ | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 151.98 billion current international $ | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 171.01 billion current international $ | +12.5% |
| 2024 | 186.83 billion current international $ | +9.3% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 186.83 billion current international $ is above the median for low income countries, which is 56.67 billion current international $, 3.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 186.83 billion current international $ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.69 billion current international $, 3.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.75 billion current international $ | 22.10 billion current international $ | 30.52 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.11 billion current international $ | 21.04 billion current international $ | 37.76 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.75 billion current international $ | 40.94 billion current international $ | 108.50 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 149.82 billion current international $ | 109.05 billion current international $ | 186.83 billion current international $ | 5 |
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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)
- 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, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp, ppp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 186.83 billion current international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp, ppp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 186.83 billion current international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.04 billion current international $ in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp, ppp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 81st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp, ppp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.2%. 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, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release