Annual growth of GDP per capita in Congo
Congo: Annual growth of GDP per capita was 0.7% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual growth of GDP per capita in 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
Congo recorded 0.7% for annual growth of gdp per capita in 2025.
The figure is up 311.2% on the previous year and up 134.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual growth of gdp per capita in Congo peaked at 21.0% in 1982 and was at its lowest, -11.1%, in 1977.
Congo ranks 158th of 212 countries on this measure, 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 | 1.1% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.6% | -11.1% | 7.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.1% | -9.6% | 21.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.9% | -8.3% | 1.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.2% | -10.0% | 7.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.4% | -10.9% | 6.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.8% | -8.5% | 0.7% | 6 |
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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 annual growth of gdp per capita in Congo?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in Congo was 0.7% 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 21.0% in 1982.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.1% in 1977.
- How does Congo rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- Congo ranks 158th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 134.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.