GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 5.76 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.76 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
40th
of 213 countries
All-time high
21.2 % change on previous year
in 1962
All-time low
-13.47 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 5.76 % change on previous year for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 21.2 % change on previous year in 1962 and was at its lowest, -13.47 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 40th of 213 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -10.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 21.2 % change on previous year | -295.4% |
| 1963 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 1964 | -2.44 % change on previous year | -146.8% |
| 1965 | 0.9974 % change on previous year | -140.9% |
| 1966 | 6.78 % change on previous year | +579.3% |
| 1967 | -0.9857 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 1968 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -539.6% |
| 1969 | 9.33 % change on previous year | +115.3% |
| 1970 | -0.245 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 1971 | 6.01 % change on previous year | -2550.7% |
| 1972 | 0.1511 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 1973 | 8.14 % change on previous year | +5284.8% |
| 1974 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 1975 | -4.98 % change on previous year | -259.1% |
| 1976 | -5.31 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 0.7607 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 1978 | -5.35 % change on previous year | -802.7% |
| 1979 | 0.4302 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 1980 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +410.2% |
| 1981 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 1982 | -0.4577 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 1983 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -408.4% |
| 1984 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +292.5% |
| 1985 | 0.4678 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 1986 | 4.72 % change on previous year | +908.4% |
| 1987 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 1988 | 0.4704 % change on previous year | -82.4% |
| 1989 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -369.2% |
| 1990 | -6.57 % change on previous year | +418.8% |
| 1991 | -8.42 % change on previous year | +28.2% |
| 1992 | -10.5 % change on previous year | +24.7% |
| 1993 | -13.47 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 1994 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1995 | 0.6999 % change on previous year | -117.9% |
| 1996 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -246.2% |
| 1997 | -5.62 % change on previous year | +449.0% |
| 1998 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -71.1% |
| 1999 | -4.27 % change on previous year | +162.9% |
| 2000 | -6.91 % change on previous year | +61.8% |
| 2001 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 2002 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -240.4% |
| 2003 | 5.58 % change on previous year | +89.2% |
| 2004 | 6.74 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 8.58 % change on previous year | +68.0% |
| 2008 | 7.43 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2009 | 0.5415 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 2010 | 8.62 % change on previous year | +1491.5% |
| 2011 | -0.4032 % change on previous year | -104.7% |
| 2012 | 8.67 % change on previous year | -2250.2% |
| 2013 | 17.52 % change on previous year | +102.1% |
| 2014 | 7.3 % change on previous year | -58.3% |
| 2015 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 0.3943 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 2017 | 4.24 % change on previous year | +975.5% |
| 2018 | 6.07 % change on previous year | +43.2% |
| 2019 | 0.5553 % change on previous year | -90.9% |
| 2020 | 0.7752 % change on previous year | +39.6% |
| 2021 | 6.43 % change on previous year | +729.5% |
| 2022 | 9.31 % change on previous year | +44.8% |
| 2023 | 8.53 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2024 | 6.1 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2025 | 5.76 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.73 % change on previous year | -10.85 % change on previous year | 21.2 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.2734 % change on previous year | -5.35 % change on previous year | 8.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.81 % change on previous year | -1.27 % change on previous year | 5.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -5.47 % change on previous year | -13.47 % change on previous year | 0.6999 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.41 % change on previous year | -6.91 % change on previous year | 8.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.93 % change on previous year | -0.4032 % change on previous year | 17.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.15 % change on previous year | 0.7752 % change on previous year | 9.31 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the
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- 42 Turks and Caicos Islands 5.64 % change on previous year compare
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More economy & growth data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 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), per unit of GDP 203.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 164,071 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 31.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3132 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 252.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 24.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 838.36 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 5.76 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 21.2 % change on previous year in 1962.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.47 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 40th out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.