Current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Current account balance as a proportion of gdp was -5.85 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2005–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is -5.85, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.4% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 3.15 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -10.08, in 2010.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 143rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -3.25 | — |
| 2006 | 0.33 | -110.2% |
| 2007 | 3.15 | +854.5% |
| 2008 | -0.76 | -124.1% |
| 2009 | -6.02 | +692.1% |
| 2010 | -10.08 | +67.4% |
| 2011 | -4.96 | -50.8% |
| 2012 | -4.3 | -13.3% |
| 2013 | -9.51 | +121.2% |
| 2014 | -4.8 | -49.5% |
| 2015 | -3.91 | -18.5% |
| 2016 | -4.05 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | -3.27 | -19.3% |
| 2018 | -3.52 | +7.6% |
| 2019 | -3.27 | -7.1% |
| 2020 | -2.16 | -33.9% |
| 2021 | -1.06 | -50.9% |
| 2022 | -4.78 | +350.9% |
| 2023 | -5.85 | +22.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.31 | -6.02 | 3.15 | 5 |
| 2010s | -5.17 | -10.08 | -3.27 | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.46 | -5.85 | -1.06 | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 20.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 806.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 14.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2,677 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 2.16 million current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7035 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 567.56 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 203.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Current account balance as a proportion of gdp in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was -5.85 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest current account balance as a proportion of gdp recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 3.15 in 2007.
- What is the lowest current account balance as a proportion of gdp recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.08 in 2010.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for current account balance as a proportion of gdp?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 143rd out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is current account balance as a proportion of gdp rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Current account balance as a proportion of gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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