GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate (Country official) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate (Country official) was 14.01 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14.01 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 44.4%
World rank
33rd
of 212 countries
All-time high
630.64 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
-5.41 % change on previous year
in 1961
Years of data
60
1961–2025
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 14.01 % change on previous year for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 44.4% on the previous year and up 189.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 630.64 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -5.41 % change on previous year, in 1961.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 33rd of 212 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate (Country official) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -5.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 46.94 % change on previous year | -967.1% |
| 1963 | 97.64 % change on previous year | +108.0% |
| 1964 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 1965 | 40.34 % change on previous year | +3850.3% |
| 1966 | 12.09 % change on previous year | -70.0% |
| 1967 | 57.01 % change on previous year | +371.7% |
| 1968 | 66.81 % change on previous year | +17.2% |
| 1969 | 28.71 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 1970 | -3.08 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 1971 | 14.7 % change on previous year | -578.1% |
| 1972 | 10.35 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1973 | 27.48 % change on previous year | +165.6% |
| 1974 | 21.94 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 1975 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1976 | 49.04 % change on previous year | +634.9% |
| 1977 | 38.32 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 1978 | 21.55 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 1979 | 102.64 % change on previous year | +376.3% |
| 1980 | 54.73 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 1981 | 36.36 % change on previous year | -33.6% |
| 1982 | 42.83 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1983 | 80.73 % change on previous year | +88.5% |
| 1984 | 100.11 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 1985 | 26.4 % change on previous year | -73.6% |
| 1986 | 34.51 % change on previous year | +30.7% |
| 1987 | 78.42 % change on previous year | +127.2% |
| 1988 | 92.49 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1989 | 107.6 % change on previous year | +16.3% |
| 1990 | 95.23 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1995 | 470.37 % change on previous year | +393.9% |
| 1996 | 630.64 % change on previous year | +34.1% |
| 1997 | 176.21 % change on previous year | -72.1% |
| 1998 | 24.87 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 1999 | 418.76 % change on previous year | +1583.6% |
| 2001 | 69.42 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 2002 | 35.6 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2003 | 19.74 % change on previous year | -44.5% |
| 2004 | 13.53 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2005 | 45.27 % change on previous year | +234.5% |
| 2006 | 21.34 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 2007 | 30.95 % change on previous year | +45.1% |
| 2008 | 33.85 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 18.56 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 2010 | 45.27 % change on previous year | +143.9% |
| 2011 | 10.87 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 2012 | 13.81 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 2013 | 16.17 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 2014 | 10.6 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2015 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -54.3% |
| 2016 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 40.96 % change on previous year | +750.3% |
| 2018 | 37.72 % change on previous year | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2020 | 11.97 % change on previous year | +510.8% |
| 2021 | 36.01 % change on previous year | +200.8% |
| 2022 | 20.23 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 2023 | 20.78 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2024 | 25.19 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 2025 | 14.01 % change on previous year | -44.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 14.01 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 12.94 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 14.01 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.67 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate (Country official) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | +3850.3% | 1.02 % change on previous year | 40.34 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | +1583.6% | 24.87 % change on previous year | 418.76 % change on previous year |
| 1962 | +967.1% | -5.41 % change on previous year | 46.94 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | +750.3% | 4.82 % change on previous year | 40.96 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | +634.9% | 6.67 % change on previous year | 49.04 % change on previous year |
| 1971 | +578.1% | -3.08 % change on previous year | 14.7 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 38.35 % change on previous year | -5.41 % change on previous year | 97.64 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 28.96 % change on previous year | -3.08 % change on previous year | 102.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 65.42 % change on previous year | 26.4 % change on previous year | 107.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 302.68 % change on previous year | 24.87 % change on previous year | 630.64 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 32.03 % change on previous year | 13.53 % change on previous year | 69.42 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 18.7 % change on previous year | 1.96 % change on previous year | 45.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.37 % change on previous year | 11.97 % change on previous year | 36.01 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 30 Burkina Faso 14.6 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Gambia 14.25 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Guinea 14.1 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Tajikistan 13.57 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Ireland 13.48 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Sao Tome and Principe 13.09 % change on previous year 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 gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 14.01 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 630.64 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.41 % change on previous year in 1961.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 33rd out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.0%. 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 GDP (current 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 (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.