GNI per capita (constant LCU) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: GNI per capita (constant LCU) was 111,331 constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
GNI per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1994–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo is 111,331 constant LCU, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 125,847 constant LCU in 1994 and was at its lowest, 84,583 constant LCU, in 2002.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 76th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 32 years of available data.
GNI per capita (constant LCU) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 125,847 constant LCU | — |
| 1995 | 121,706 constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 119,458 constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 115,501 constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 105,090 constant LCU | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 101,682 constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 90,575 constant LCU | -10.9% |
| 2001 | 85,677 constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 84,583 constant LCU | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 90,663 constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 94,308 constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 97,580 constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 101,716 constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 107,692 constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 106,134 constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 99,101 constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 107,919 constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 98,025 constant LCU | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 95,628 constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 105,725 constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 108,040 constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 108,600 constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 107,408 constant LCU | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 111,924 constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 111,140 constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 102,987 constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 100,507 constant LCU | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 121,799 constant LCU | +21.2% |
| 2022 | 120,834 constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 116,288 constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 113,214 constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2025 | 111,331 constant LCU | -1.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 111,331 constant LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 160,529 constant LCU, 69% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 111,331 constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 391,750 constant LCU, 28% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 114,881 constant LCU | 101,682 constant LCU | 125,847 constant LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 95,803 constant LCU | 84,583 constant LCU | 107,692 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 105,740 constant LCU | 95,628 constant LCU | 111,924 constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 113,996 constant LCU | 100,507 constant LCU | 121,799 constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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 gni per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gni per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo was 111,331 constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 125,847 constant LCU in 1994.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 84,583 constant LCU in 2002.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gni per capita?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 76th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI per capita (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.