Annual growth of GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 2.4% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual growth of gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo is 2.4%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 10.7% on the previous year and down 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 18.1% in 1962 and was at its lowest, -16.5%, in 1993.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 105th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.9% | -13.1% | 18.1% | 9 |
| 1970s | -2.5% | -8.2% | 5.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.4% | -4.3% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | -8.4% | -16.5% | -2.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3% | -9.8% | 5.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | -3.6% | 13.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | -2.4% | 5.8% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.5% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.9% (2016)
- GDP per capita 567.56 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.9% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 64.04 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 567.56 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,677 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 3.80 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.35 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 9.51 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.4% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 18.1% in 1962.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.5% in 1993.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 105th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.