Government expenditure vs gdp in Congo
Congo: Government expenditure vs gdp was 927.34 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
927.34 million
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
143rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
2.68 billion
in 2014
All-time low
111.89 million
in 1996
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Government expenditure vs gdp in Congo, 1960–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure vs gdp in Congo is 927.34 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and down 61.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure vs gdp in Congo peaked at 2.68 billion in 2014 and was at its lowest, 111.89 million, in 1996.
That places Congo 143rd out of 166 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure vs gdp in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 113.30 million | — |
| 1961 | 116.68 million | +3.0% |
| 1962 | 126.83 million | +8.7% |
| 1963 | 131.90 million | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 142.05 million | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 147.12 million | +3.6% |
| 1966 | 162.81 million | +10.7% |
| 1967 | 171.64 million | +5.4% |
| 1968 | 185.37 million | +8.0% |
| 1969 | 191.26 million | +3.2% |
| 1970 | 219.70 million | +14.9% |
| 1971 | 232.45 million | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 246.18 million | +5.9% |
| 1973 | 259.91 million | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 275.60 million | +6.0% |
| 1975 | 290.32 million | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 283.45 million | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 282.47 million | -0.3% |
| 1978 | 298.16 million | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 316.80 million | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 358.97 million | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 375.64 million | +4.6% |
| 1982 | 471.16 million | +25.4% |
| 1983 | 548.49 million | +16.4% |
| 1984 | 616.64 million | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 658.58 million | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 644.82 million | -2.1% |
| 1987 | 556.35 million | -13.7% |
| 1988 | 538.00 million | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 562.90 million | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 596.68 million | +6.0% |
| 1991 | 823.51 million | +38.0% |
| 1992 | 761.28 million | -7.6% |
| 1993 | 756.24 million | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 565.61 million | -25.2% |
| 1995 | 392.08 million | -30.7% |
| 1996 | 111.89 million | -71.5% |
| 1997 | 558.14 million | +398.9% |
| 1998 | 932.17 million | +67.0% |
| 1999 | 379.45 million | -59.3% |
| 2000 | 440.38 million | +16.1% |
| 2001 | 454.26 million | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 1.20 billion | +165.2% |
| 2003 | 1.08 billion | -10.2% |
| 2004 | 1.09 billion | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 1.20 billion | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 1.34 billion | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 1.73 billion | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 1.53 billion | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 1.42 billion | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 1.58 billion | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 2.15 billion | +35.8% |
| 2012 | 2.40 billion | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 2.48 billion | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 2.68 billion | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 2.40 billion | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 2.07 billion | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 1.72 billion | -16.8% |
| 2018 | 1.64 billion | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 1.46 billion | -11.0% |
| 2020 | 893.15 million | -38.8% |
| 2021 | 911.74 million | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 865.73 million | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 871.09 million | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 875.46 million | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 927.34 million | +5.9% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 927.34 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.32 billion, 40% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Congo's 927.34 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.05 billion, 45% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure vs gdp in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +398.9% | 111.89 million | 558.14 million |
| 2002 | +165.2% | 454.26 million | 1.20 billion |
| 1996 | -71.5% | 392.08 million | 111.89 million |
| 1999 | -59.3% | 932.17 million | 379.45 million |
| 1998 | +67.0% | 558.14 million | 932.17 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 148.90 million | 113.30 million | 191.26 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 270.50 million | 219.70 million | 316.80 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 533.16 million | 358.97 million | 658.58 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 587.71 million | 111.89 million | 932.17 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.15 billion | 440.38 million | 1.73 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.06 billion | 1.46 billion | 2.68 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 890.75 million | 865.73 million | 927.34 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 70.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 9.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.88 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 4.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 1.37 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure vs gdp in Congo?
- Government expenditure vs gdp in Congo was 927.34 million in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest government expenditure vs gdp recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.68 billion in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure vs gdp recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 111.89 million in 1996.
- How does Congo rank for government expenditure vs gdp?
- Congo ranks 143rd out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government expenditure vs gdp rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Government expenditure vs gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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