GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 20.23 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
20.23 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 140.6%
World rank
12th
of 212 countries
All-time high
305.16 % change on previous year
in 2000
All-time low
-61.03 % change on previous year
in 2001
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 20.23 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 140.6% on the previous year and up 324.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 305.16 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -61.03 % change on previous year, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 12th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -8.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 22.45 % change on previous year | -376.7% |
| 1963 | 64.38 % change on previous year | +186.7% |
| 1964 | -53.62 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 1965 | 40.34 % change on previous year | -175.2% |
| 1966 | 12.09 % change on previous year | -70.0% |
| 1967 | -25.34 % change on previous year | -309.7% |
| 1968 | 15.54 % change on previous year | -161.3% |
| 1969 | 28.71 % change on previous year | +84.8% |
| 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 | -5.75 % change on previous year | -186.2% |
| 1977 | 27.94 % change on previous year | -585.9% |
| 1978 | 24.53 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1979 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -108.1% |
| 1980 | -4.47 % change on previous year | +125.9% |
| 1981 | -12.9 % change on previous year | +188.6% |
| 1982 | 8.88 % change on previous year | -168.9% |
| 1983 | -19.37 % change on previous year | -318.1% |
| 1984 | -28.61 % change on previous year | +47.7% |
| 1985 | -8.43 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 1986 | 12.51 % change on previous year | -248.4% |
| 1987 | -5.36 % change on previous year | -142.8% |
| 1988 | 15.66 % change on previous year | -392.2% |
| 1989 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1990 | 3.63 % change on previous year | +100.6% |
| 1991 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1992 | -14.53 % change on previous year | -592.6% |
| 1993 | 30.13 % change on previous year | -307.4% |
| 1994 | -45.64 % change on previous year | -251.5% |
| 1995 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 1996 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -174.6% |
| 1997 | 5.53 % change on previous year | +143.9% |
| 1998 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 1999 | -24.23 % change on previous year | -1262.3% |
| 2000 | 305.16 % change on previous year | -1359.4% |
| 2001 | -61.03 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 2002 | 17.34 % change on previous year | -128.4% |
| 2003 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 2004 | 15.22 % change on previous year | +533.8% |
| 2005 | 22.45 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 2006 | 22.79 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 18.67 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2008 | 23.67 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 2009 | -18.11 % change on previous year | -176.5% |
| 2010 | 29.85 % change on previous year | -264.8% |
| 2011 | 9.23 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2012 | 13.78 % change on previous year | +49.3% |
| 2013 | 16.19 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 9.92 % change on previous year | -38.7% |
| 2015 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2016 | -3.93 % change on previous year | -182.5% |
| 2017 | -2.75 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 2018 | 24.3 % change on previous year | -982.7% |
| 2019 | 0.3984 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 2020 | -0.3285 % change on previous year | -182.5% |
| 2021 | 26.5 % change on previous year | -8167.6% |
| 2022 | 19.22 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2023 | -0.8216 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 2024 | 8.41 % change on previous year | -1123.4% |
| 2025 | 20.23 % change on previous year | +140.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.71 % change on previous year | -53.62 % change on previous year | 64.38 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 12.28 % change on previous year | -5.75 % change on previous year | 27.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -4.03 % change on previous year | -28.61 % change on previous year | 15.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.08 % change on previous year | -45.64 % change on previous year | 30.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.86 % change on previous year | -61.03 % change on previous year | 305.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.18 % change on previous year | -3.93 % change on previous year | 29.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.2 % change on previous year | -0.8216 % change on previous year | 26.5 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 9 Tajikistan 22.43 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Uzbekistan 21.16 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Sudan 21.12 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Northern Mariana Islands 19.91 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Burkina Faso 19.41 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Sao Tome and Principe 18.95 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- 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)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 164,071 constant LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 20.23 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 305.16 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -61.03 % change on previous year in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 324.7%. 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 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.