Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) was 8.15 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1994–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, exports as a capacity to import in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 8.15 trillion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 188.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 8.15 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 228.54 billion constant LCU, in 1994.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 28th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 228.54 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1995 | 329.49 billion constant LCU | +44.2% |
| 1996 | 256.71 billion constant LCU | -22.1% |
| 1997 | 250.01 billion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 302.28 billion constant LCU | +20.9% |
| 1999 | 716.81 billion constant LCU | +137.1% |
| 2000 | 443.36 billion constant LCU | -38.1% |
| 2001 | 426.28 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 751.79 billion constant LCU | +76.4% |
| 2003 | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | +46.4% |
| 2004 | 1.15 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 1.38 trillion constant LCU | +20.2% |
| 2006 | 1.32 trillion constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 2.34 trillion constant LCU | +76.5% |
| 2008 | 2.38 trillion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 1.91 trillion constant LCU | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 3.04 trillion constant LCU | +59.6% |
| 2011 | 3.18 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 2.58 trillion constant LCU | -18.9% |
| 2013 | 3.37 trillion constant LCU | +30.4% |
| 2014 | 3.42 trillion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 2.83 trillion constant LCU | -17.4% |
| 2016 | 3.40 trillion constant LCU | +20.4% |
| 2017 | 3.60 trillion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 4.16 trillion constant LCU | +15.7% |
| 2019 | 3.35 trillion constant LCU | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 3.67 trillion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 2021 | 5.77 trillion constant LCU | +57.3% |
| 2022 | 6.74 trillion constant LCU | +16.9% |
| 2023 | 6.86 trillion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 7.89 trillion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 2025 | 8.15 trillion constant LCU | +3.3% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 8.15 trillion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 418.88 billion constant LCU, 19.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 8.15 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 715.50 billion constant LCU, 11.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +137.1% | 302.28 billion constant LCU | 716.81 billion constant LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 347.31 billion constant LCU | 228.54 billion constant LCU | 716.81 billion constant LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.32 trillion constant LCU | 426.28 billion constant LCU | 2.38 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.29 trillion constant LCU | 2.58 trillion constant LCU | 4.16 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.52 trillion constant LCU | 3.67 trillion constant LCU | 8.15 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -13.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0076 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 6.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -17.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 4.5 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 12.94 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Democratic Republic of Congo was 8.15 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 8.15 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 228.54 billion constant LCU in 1994.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 28th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. 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.