Affected by disasters vs gdp in Congo
Congo: Affected by disasters vs gdp was 949.27 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
949.27
Change on year
down 91.1%
World rank
62nd
of 168 countries
All-time high
18,195
in 2023
All-time low
54.11
in 2005
Years of data
13
2002–2025
Affected by disasters vs gdp in Congo, 2002–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, affected by disasters vs gdp in Congo stood at 949.27.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 91.1% on the previous year and up 368.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, affected by disasters vs gdp in Congo peaked at 18,195 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 54.11, in 2005.
Congo ranks 62nd of 168 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Affected by disasters vs gdp in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1,443 | — |
| 2003 | 134.95 | -90.6% |
| 2005 | 54.11 | -59.9% |
| 2006 | 130.3 | +140.8% |
| 2007 | 628.07 | +382.0% |
| 2012 | 202.81 | -67.7% |
| 2019 | 1,676 | +726.3% |
| 2020 | 3,909 | +133.3% |
| 2021 | 791.76 | -79.7% |
| 2022 | 2,729 | +244.6% |
| 2023 | 18,195 | +566.8% |
| 2024 | 10,658 | -41.4% |
| 2025 | 949.27 | -91.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 949.27 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 536.74, 1.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Congo's 949.27 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 908.63, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 478.07 | 54.11 | 1,443 | 5 |
| 2010s | 939.29 | 202.81 | 1,676 | 2 |
| 2020s | 6,205 | 791.76 | 18,195 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 70.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 9.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.88 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 4.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.37 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is affected by disasters vs gdp in Congo?
- Affected by disasters vs gdp in Congo was 949.27 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest affected by disasters vs gdp recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 18,195 in 2023.
- What is the lowest affected by disasters vs gdp recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.11 in 2005.
- How does Congo rank for affected by disasters vs gdp?
- Congo ranks 62nd out of 168 countries with data for 2025.
- Is affected by disasters vs gdp rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 368.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Affected by disasters vs gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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