Exports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Exports of goods and services was 39.52 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1994–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 39.52 billion current US$ for exports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.2% on the previous year and up 278.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 39.52 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 891.67 million current US$, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 74th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1.32 billion current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 1.61 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1996 | 1.73 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 1.14 billion current US$ | -34.0% |
| 1998 | 1.85 billion current US$ | +62.2% |
| 1999 | 1.11 billion current US$ | -39.9% |
| 2000 | 2.19 billion current US$ | +96.3% |
| 2001 | 891.67 million current US$ | -59.2% |
| 2002 | 1.37 billion current US$ | +53.4% |
| 2003 | 2.15 billion current US$ | +56.8% |
| 2004 | 2.34 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 2.92 billion current US$ | +24.8% |
| 2006 | 3.14 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 6.54 billion current US$ | +108.5% |
| 2008 | 7.72 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2009 | 5.00 billion current US$ | -35.3% |
| 2010 | 8.87 billion current US$ | +77.3% |
| 2011 | 10.21 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 9.03 billion current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 11.91 billion current US$ | +31.9% |
| 2014 | 12.64 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 10.45 billion current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 12.01 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2017 | 11.67 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 16.08 billion current US$ | +37.8% |
| 2019 | 13.34 billion current US$ | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 13.94 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2021 | 22.34 billion current US$ | +60.3% |
| 2022 | 28.75 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2023 | 29.37 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 34.60 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2025 | 39.52 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.46 billion current US$ | 1.11 billion current US$ | 1.85 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 3.42 billion current US$ | 891.67 million current US$ | 7.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.62 billion current US$ | 8.87 billion current US$ | 16.08 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.09 billion current US$ | 13.94 billion current US$ | 39.52 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- 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 exports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Exports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo was 39.52 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 39.52 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 891.67 million current US$ in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for exports of goods and services?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 74th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 278.2%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.