Alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita was 1.92 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 1.92. That is the lowest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is down 9.4% on the previous year and down 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 8.68 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.92, in 2020.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 135th of 185 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.18 | 3.65 | 8.68 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.44 | 2.12 | 3.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp -0.4993 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.89 (2016)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 567.56 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 7.9 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 64.04 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 567.56 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,677 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 3.80 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.35 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 9.51 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1.92 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 8.68 in 2003.
- What is the lowest alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.92 in 2020.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 135th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Alcohol consumption vs gdp per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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