Gdp per capita penn world table in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gdp per capita penn world table was 1,072 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Gdp per capita penn world table in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita penn world table in Democratic Republic of Congo is 1,072, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita penn world table in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3,353 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 543.37, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 181st out of 184 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 3,026 | 2,327 | 3,353 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,970 | 2,672 | 3,254 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,650 | 2,132 | 3,128 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,138 | 1,895 | 2,402 | 10 |
| 1990s | 981.31 | 639.36 | 1,575 | 10 |
| 2000s | 628.22 | 543.37 | 715.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 935.71 | 743.44 | 1,094 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,049 | 1,033 | 1,072 | 4 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp -0.4993 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.89 (2016)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 567.56 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 7.9 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 64.04 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 567.56 (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 penn world table in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gdp per capita penn world table in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1,072 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita penn world table recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3,353 in 1956.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita penn world table recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 543.37 in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp per capita penn world table?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 181st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp per capita penn world table rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gdp per capita penn world table. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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