Congo vs South Africa: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA)
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) over time
- Congo
- South Africa
How they compare
Congo currently reports 4.56 trillion constant LCU against 4.26 trillion constant LCU in South Africa, a difference of 296.74 billion constant LCU.
That makes Congo's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.
Congo ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 58th of 197 countries.
Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.64 trillion constant LCU | 3.35 trillion constant LCU | 290.30 billion constant LCU | Congo |
| 2010s | 4.74 trillion constant LCU | 3.92 trillion constant LCU | 824.40 billion constant LCU | Congo |
| 2020s | 4.37 trillion constant LCU | 4.13 trillion constant LCU | 243.58 billion constant LCU | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross value added at basic prices (gva), Congo or South Africa?
- Congo, at 4.56 trillion constant LCU against 4.26 trillion constant LCU in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross value added at basic prices (gva) between Congo and South Africa?
- 296.74 billion constant LCU, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Congo and South Africa rank globally for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Congo ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 58th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.