Gross domestic product (GDP) in Congo
Congo: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
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 139th out of 165 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.
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
- 136 Chad 24.12 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 137 Palestine 24.08 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 138 Moldova 23.83 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 140 Guinea 23.68 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 141 Namibia 21.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 142 Equatorial Guinea 20.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.4% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.9% (2020)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.91 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 172.96 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 297.23 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 512.42 billion current LCU (2025)
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 139th out of 165 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.