Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Africa: Final consumption expenditure
Final consumption expenditure over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.7% against 2.5% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 0.2%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1994 it was South Africa ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 110th and South Africa ranks 107th of 176 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3.1% | 2.6% | 5.7% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 4.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2010s | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher final consumption expenditure, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.7% against 2.5% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.
- What is the difference in final consumption expenditure between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2025.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa rank globally for final consumption expenditure?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 110th and South Africa ranks 107th of 176 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Final consumption expenditure (annual % growth). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. Final consumption expenditure can be measured for households, general government, the central bank and non-profit institutions serving households. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.