Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) was 1,838 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1994–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo is 1,838 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 8.7% on the previous year and up 156.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2,013 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0107 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1994.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (LCU) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0.0107 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1995 | 0.0603 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +465.2% |
| 1996 | 0.3636 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +502.8% |
| 1997 | 1.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +238.6% |
| 1998 | 1.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +31.8% |
| 1999 | 9.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +515.8% |
| 2000 | 61.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +519.3% |
| 2001 | 283.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +357.5% |
| 2002 | 313.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 2003 | 391.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +24.6% |
| 2004 | 366 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 415.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 406.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 444.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 2008 | 479.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 736.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +53.6% |
| 2010 | 757.17 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 742.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 740.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 700.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 705.26 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 717.55 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 808.58 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.7% |
| 2017 | 1,116 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +38.0% |
| 2018 | 1,216 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 1,346 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 2020 | 1,471 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 1,337 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 1,355 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 1,676 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +23.7% |
| 2024 | 2,013 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.1% |
| 2025 | 1,838 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,838 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for low income countries, which is 508.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 3.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,838 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 390.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 4.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +519.3% | 9.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 61.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1999 | +515.8% | 1.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1996 | +502.8% | 0.0603 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.3636 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1995 | +465.2% | 0.0107 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0603 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 2001 | +357.5% | 61.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 283.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
| 1997 | +238.6% | 0.3636 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.23 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.0107 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.99 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 2000s | 389.85 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 61.88 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 736.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 884.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 700.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,346 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,615 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 1,337 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 2,013 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 15 Cambodia 2,565 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 16 Mongolia 2,343 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 17 Sudan 2,201 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 19 Malawi 1,792 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 20 Tanzania 1,533 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Rwanda 1,135 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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 final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1,838 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2,013 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0107 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1994.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.