GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate was 21.69 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 21.69 % change on previous year for gni (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 19.4% on the previous year and up 102.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 690.72 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, 6.38 % change on previous year, in 1975.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 19th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 10.54 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 1973 | 27.63 % change on previous year | +162.2% |
| 1974 | 21.88 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1975 | 6.38 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 1976 | 47.56 % change on previous year | +645.6% |
| 1977 | 37.09 % change on previous year | -22.0% |
| 1978 | 23.83 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 1979 | 101.85 % change on previous year | +327.4% |
| 1980 | 52.98 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 1981 | 35.35 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 1982 | 42.3 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 1983 | 81.21 % change on previous year | +92.0% |
| 1984 | 100.34 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 1985 | 23.23 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
| 1986 | 39.99 % change on previous year | +72.1% |
| 1987 | 65.57 % change on previous year | +64.0% |
| 1988 | 92.42 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 1989 | 110.48 % change on previous year | +19.5% |
| 1990 | 93.03 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 1995 | 459.25 % change on previous year | +393.7% |
| 1996 | 690.72 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 1997 | 175.61 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 1998 | 25.38 % change on previous year | -85.5% |
| 1999 | 403.07 % change on previous year | +1488.2% |
| 2001 | 64.19 % change on previous year | -84.1% |
| 2002 | 37.96 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2003 | 20.83 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 2004 | 13 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 2005 | 36.06 % change on previous year | +177.4% |
| 2006 | 20.59 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2007 | 27.09 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 2008 | 24.07 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 2009 | 40.11 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 2010 | 29.36 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2011 | 20.61 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2012 | 12.94 % change on previous year | -37.2% |
| 2013 | 7.77 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 2014 | 10.72 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 2015 | 6.96 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 2016 | 12.89 % change on previous year | +85.3% |
| 2017 | 47.34 % change on previous year | +267.3% |
| 2018 | 37.54 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2019 | 8.41 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 2020 | 8.87 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 20.86 % change on previous year | +135.1% |
| 2022 | 17.76 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2023 | 26.92 % change on previous year | +51.6% |
| 2024 | 21.69 % change on previous year | -19.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 21.69 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 14.01 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 21.69 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.25 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +1488.2% | 25.38 % change on previous year | 403.07 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | +645.6% | 6.38 % change on previous year | 47.56 % change on previous year |
| 1995 | +393.7% | 93.03 % change on previous year | 459.25 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.38 % change on previous year | 6.38 % change on previous year | 101.85 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 64.39 % change on previous year | 23.23 % change on previous year | 110.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 307.84 % change on previous year | 25.38 % change on previous year | 690.72 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 31.54 % change on previous year | 13 % change on previous year | 64.19 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 19.45 % change on previous year | 6.96 % change on previous year | 47.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.22 % change on previous year | 8.87 % change on previous year | 26.92 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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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)
- World population growth 0.7% (2100)
- Population density 189.99 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 33.44 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.7% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gni (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 21.69 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gni (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 690.72 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest gni (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.38 % change on previous year in 1975.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gni (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 19th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gni (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.3%. 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 GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GNI (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- GNI UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GNI (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.