GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP per capita was 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ▼ Falling
GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo is 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1,312 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1974 and was at its lowest, 403.6 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 162nd of 165 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 73 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,122 international-$ in 2011 prices | 909 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,237 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,192 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,041 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,262 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,171 international-$ in 2011 prices | 961 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,312 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 916.9 international-$ in 2011 prices | 861 international-$ in 2011 prices | 953 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 576.72 international-$ in 2011 prices | 452 international-$ in 2011 prices | 813 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 485.73 international-$ in 2011 prices | 403.6 international-$ in 2011 prices | 595.02 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 755.27 international-$ in 2011 prices | 637.13 international-$ in 2011 prices | 806.77 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 818.62 international-$ in 2011 prices | 794.27 international-$ in 2011 prices | 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 159 Malawi 1,190 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 160 Mozambique 1,088 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 161 Niger 1,008 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 163 Liberia 811.22 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 164 Burundi 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 165 Central African Republic 596.39 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
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 gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo was 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1,312 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1974.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 403.6 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp per capita?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 162nd out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.