GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 630.64 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -5.41 % change on previous year, in 1961.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 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% |
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 |
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More economy & growth data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 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), 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)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 164,071 constant LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.41 % change on previous year in 1961.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 33rd out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.0%. 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 (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.
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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.