General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Congo
Congo: General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per was 3.56 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.56 million current LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
79th
of 184 countries
All-time high
4.34 million current LCU per square kilometre
in 2014
All-time low
14,817 current LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Congo, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Congo stood at 3.56 million current LCU per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Congo peaked at 4.34 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2014 and was at its lowest, 14,817 current LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
Congo ranks 79th of 184 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.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14,817 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 16,433 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1963 | 18,858 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1964 | 19,397 current LCU per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 20,205 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 24,890 current LCU per square kilometre | +23.2% |
| 1967 | 27,526 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.6% |
| 1968 | 32,796 current LCU per square kilometre | +19.1% |
| 1969 | 35,725 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 37,774 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1971 | 44,510 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1972 | 52,709 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 1973 | 62,079 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1974 | 73,499 current LCU per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 1975 | 86,676 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.9% |
| 1976 | 93,411 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1977 | 106,589 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 133,236 current LCU per square kilometre | +25.0% |
| 1979 | 152,269 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 185,652 current LCU per square kilometre | +21.9% |
| 1981 | 213,177 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.8% |
| 1982 | 280,526 current LCU per square kilometre | +31.6% |
| 1983 | 363,690 current LCU per square kilometre | +29.6% |
| 1984 | 414,934 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 467,643 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1986 | 467,936 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 416,105 current LCU per square kilometre | -11.1% |
| 1988 | 406,149 current LCU per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 435,139 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1990 | 436,310 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1991 | 624,422 current LCU per square kilometre | +43.1% |
| 1992 | 612,293 current LCU per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 615,672 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 627,502 current LCU per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1995 | 486,310 current LCU per square kilometre | -22.5% |
| 1996 | 488,902 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 831,578 current LCU per square kilometre | +70.1% |
| 1998 | 814,876 current LCU per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 639,054 current LCU per square kilometre | -21.6% |
| 2000 | 776,568 current LCU per square kilometre | +21.5% |
| 2001 | 845,095 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 1.13 million current LCU per square kilometre | +33.9% |
| 2003 | 1.03 million current LCU per square kilometre | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 1.08 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 1.28 million current LCU per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 1.57 million current LCU per square kilometre | +22.6% |
| 2007 | 2.07 million current LCU per square kilometre | +31.4% |
| 2008 | 1.85 million current LCU per square kilometre | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 1.80 million current LCU per square kilometre | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 2.01 million current LCU per square kilometre | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 2.77 million current LCU per square kilometre | +37.7% |
| 2012 | 3.64 million current LCU per square kilometre | +31.2% |
| 2013 | 3.66 million current LCU per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 4.34 million current LCU per square kilometre | +18.6% |
| 2015 | 4.16 million current LCU per square kilometre | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 4.04 million current LCU per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 3.64 million current LCU per square kilometre | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 3.24 million current LCU per square kilometre | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 3.18 million current LCU per square kilometre | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 3.38 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2021 | 3.58 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 3.42 million current LCU per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 3.56 million current LCU per square kilometre | +4.2% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 3.56 million current LCU per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.85 million current LCU per square kilometre, 1.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Congo's 3.56 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.23 million current LCU per square kilometre, 68% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23,405 current LCU per square kilometre | 14,817 current LCU per square kilometre | 35,725 current LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 84,275 current LCU per square kilometre | 37,774 current LCU per square kilometre | 152,269 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 365,095 current LCU per square kilometre | 185,652 current LCU per square kilometre | 467,936 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 617,692 current LCU per square kilometre | 436,310 current LCU per square kilometre | 831,578 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.34 million current LCU per square kilometre | 776,568 current LCU per square kilometre | 2.07 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.47 million current LCU per square kilometre | 2.01 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4.34 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.49 million current LCU per square kilometre | 3.38 million current LCU per square kilometre | 3.58 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 76 United States Virgin Islands 4.59 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 77 San Marino 4.42 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 78 Sweden 3.98 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 80 United Arab Emirates 3.30 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 81 Bahrain 3.17 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 82 Norway 3.09 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 603.62 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0384 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.03 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Congo?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Congo was 3.56 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 4.34 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2014.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,817 current LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Congo rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per?
- Congo ranks 79th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.