Exports as a capacity to import in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Exports as a capacity to import was 8.15 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 8.15 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 228.54 billion constant LCU, in 1994.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 28th of 178 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 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 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% |
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 |
Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 25 Madagascar 10.02 trillion constant LCU compare
- 26 Kazakhstan 8.87 trillion constant LCU compare
- 27 Thailand 8.54 trillion constant LCU compare
- 29 Lebanon 7.78 trillion constant LCU compare
- 30 Senegal 6.25 trillion constant LCU compare
- 31 Hong Kong, China 6.19 trillion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 2,181 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0005 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 0.7035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 567.56 units per person (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 7.9 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 567.56 (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 567.56 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 8.15 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 228.54 billion constant LCU in 1994.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 28th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.4%. 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 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.