General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 448.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1980–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo is 448.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 202.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 464.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1980.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 20th of 195 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1984 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1987 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1988 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1989 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1990 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1991 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1992 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1993 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1994 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1995 | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1996 | 0.0483 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1997 | 0.1427 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +195.1% |
| 1998 | 0.1983 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +39.0% |
| 1999 | 1.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +428.1% |
| 2000 | 1.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +64.0% |
| 2001 | 12.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +625.9% |
| 2002 | 14.45 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.9% |
| 2003 | 35.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +148.7% |
| 2004 | 28.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.2% |
| 2005 | 35.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.3% |
| 2006 | 35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 42.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.4% |
| 2008 | 56.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +35.0% |
| 2009 | 101.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +78.0% |
| 2010 | 128.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.2% |
| 2011 | 125.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 123.29 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 109.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 126.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 148.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 144.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 164.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 198.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.0% |
| 2019 | 250.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +25.9% |
| 2020 | 249.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 269.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 344.7 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.1% |
| 2023 | 388.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.7% |
| 2024 | 464.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +19.5% |
| 2025 | 448.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1437 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.72 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 101.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 152.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 109.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 250.14 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 360.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 249.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 464.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 17 Tanzania 503.93 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 18 Malawi 492.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 19 Myanmar 465.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Argentina 398.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 22 Rwanda 355.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 23 Chile 249.84 current 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)
- 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)
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate 3.27 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 448.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 464.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1980.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 20th out of 195 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 202.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government total expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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General government total expenditure (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government total expenditure (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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General government total expenditure (current 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.