Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Congo
Congo: Debt service as a share of exports of good and services was 8.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Congo, 2000–2023
Source: World Bank – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Congo is 8.0%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 75.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Congo peaked at 13.6% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2000.
Congo ranks 55th of 116 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.
Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Congo, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.6% | — |
| 2001 | 3.8% | +582.1% |
| 2002 | 1.0% | -74.1% |
| 2003 | 2.3% | +130.3% |
| 2004 | 5.8% | +153.9% |
| 2005 | 2.2% | -61.1% |
| 2006 | 1.3% | -40.4% |
| 2007 | 1.8% | +31.3% |
| 2008 | 2.0% | +11.9% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | +40.6% |
| 2010 | 1.3% | -52.3% |
| 2011 | 1.1% | -15.2% |
| 2012 | 1.6% | +45.5% |
| 2013 | 4.5% | +177.9% |
| 2014 | 5.1% | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 8.0% | +57.1% |
| 2016 | 7.8% | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | -18.8% |
| 2020 | 13.6% | +114.7% |
| 2021 | 5.0% | -63.2% |
| 2022 | 7.6% | +51.7% |
| 2023 | 8.0% | +5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.4% | 0.6% | 5.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.5% | 1.1% | 8.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 8.5% | 5.0% | 13.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 52 Ukraine 8.4% compare
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- 53 South Africa 8.1% compare
- 56 Chad 7.9% compare
- 57 Costa Rica 7.8% compare
- 57 Liberia 7.8% compare
More economy & growth data for Congo
- 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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate -9.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 279.46 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 702,761 current LCU per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.352 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 885.29 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 13.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2908 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Congo?
- Debt service as a share of exports of good and services in Congo was 8.0% in 2023, according to World Bank – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 13.6% in 2020.
- What is the lowest debt service as a share of exports of good and services recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2000.
- How does Congo rank for debt service as a share of exports of good and services?
- Congo ranks 55th out of 116 countries with data for 2023.
- Is debt service as a share of exports of good and services rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Debt service as a share of exports of good and services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Debt service as a proportion of exports of goods, services and primary income (%).