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
Latest (2023)
1,072
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
181st
of 184 countries
All-time high
3,353
in 1956
All-time low
543.37
in 2001
Years of data
74
1950–2023
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.
Gdp per capita penn world table in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,327 | — |
| 1951 | 2,665 | +14.5% |
| 1952 | 2,795 | +4.9% |
| 1953 | 3,105 | +11.1% |
| 1954 | 3,158 | +1.7% |
| 1955 | 3,310 | +4.8% |
| 1956 | 3,353 | +1.3% |
| 1957 | 3,251 | -3.0% |
| 1958 | 3,178 | -2.3% |
| 1959 | 3,120 | -1.8% |
| 1960 | 3,254 | +4.3% |
| 1961 | 2,690 | -17.3% |
| 1962 | 3,219 | +19.7% |
| 1963 | 3,008 | -6.6% |
| 1964 | 2,672 | -11.2% |
| 1965 | 2,979 | +11.5% |
| 1966 | 3,103 | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 2,761 | -11.0% |
| 1968 | 2,887 | +4.6% |
| 1969 | 3,123 | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 3,128 | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 3,020 | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 2,836 | -6.1% |
| 1973 | 3,041 | +7.2% |
| 1974 | 3,125 | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 2,471 | -20.9% |
| 1976 | 2,186 | -11.5% |
| 1977 | 2,219 | +1.5% |
| 1978 | 2,132 | -3.9% |
| 1979 | 2,345 | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 2,341 | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 2,184 | -6.7% |
| 1982 | 2,172 | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 2,161 | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 2,402 | +11.1% |
| 1985 | 2,229 | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 2,041 | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 1,936 | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 2,017 | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 1,895 | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 1,575 | -16.9% |
| 1991 | 1,222 | -22.5% |
| 1992 | 1,519 | +24.3% |
| 1993 | 1,154 | -24.1% |
| 1994 | 814.18 | -29.4% |
| 1995 | 812.66 | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 714.21 | -12.1% |
| 1997 | 722.08 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 639.36 | -11.5% |
| 1999 | 641.47 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 560.39 | -12.6% |
| 2001 | 543.37 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 546.22 | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 579.14 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 620.11 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 653.73 | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 691.93 | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 715.1 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 687.94 | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 684.27 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 743.44 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 780.03 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 808.66 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 858.64 | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 923.77 | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 981.22 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 1,094 | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 1,028 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 1,080 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 1,060 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 1,044 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 1,033 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,047 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 1,072 | +2.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,072 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2,042, 53% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,072 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,431, 31% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 178 Mozambique 1,543 compare
- 179 Somalia 1,391 compare
- 180 Central African Republic 1,098 compare
- 182 Burundi 990.77 compare
- 183 Yemen 855.03 compare
- 184 South Sudan 727.03 compare
More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -8.36 % change on previous year (2023)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -13.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0076 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 6.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -17.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 4.5 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 12.94 units per person (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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