Gross domestic product (GDP) in Congo
Congo: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
140th
of 166 countries
All-time high
30.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2014
All-time low
1.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1950
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Congo, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Congo is 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and down 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Congo peaked at 30.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1950.
That places Congo 140th out of 166 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Congo, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 1.45 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1952 | 1.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1953 | 1.56 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1954 | 1.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1955 | 1.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1956 | 1.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.6% |
| 1957 | 1.80 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 1958 | 1.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1959 | 1.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1960 | 2.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1961 | 2.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1962 | 2.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 2.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 2.28 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1965 | 2.36 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 2.48 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 2.61 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1968 | 2.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 2.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 3.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 3.32 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 3.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1973 | 4.06 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +17.3% |
| 1974 | 4.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 3.99 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 4.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1977 | 3.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.4% |
| 1978 | 4.10 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 4.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.3% |
| 1980 | 5.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +12.8% |
| 1981 | 6.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +21.4% |
| 1982 | 7.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +23.7% |
| 1983 | 8.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 8.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 8.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 8.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 8.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 8.32 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 8.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 8.60 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 9.01 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.8% |
| 1992 | 9.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 9.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 9.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 9.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 10.74 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 10.72 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 11.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 11.33 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 12.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 13.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 14.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 14.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 15.50 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 17.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 18.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 18.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 20.27 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 22.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 24.81 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 26.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 28.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 28.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 30.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 29.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 26.31 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -10.8% |
| 2017 | 25.16 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 23.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 24.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 22.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 23.04 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 43% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Congo's 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.73 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, 89% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.94 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.38 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.00 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.90 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 4.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 5.15 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 8.79 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.99 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 8.60 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 11.37 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 12.47 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 22.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 23.95 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 30.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 22.70 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 137 Chad 24.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 138 Palestine 24.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 139 Moldova 23.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 141 Guinea 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 142 Namibia 21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 143 Equatorial Guinea 20.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 603.62 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0384 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.03 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Congo?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Congo was 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 30.58 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1950.
- How does Congo rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Congo ranks 140th out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.