What is the highest government spending vs. gdp recorded in Congo?

The highest recorded value was 2.68 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2014.

What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp recorded in Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 111.89 million constant 2015 US$ in 1996.

How does Congo rank for government spending vs. gdp?

Congo ranks 140th out of 163 countries with data for 2025.

Is government spending 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.

Government spending vs. GDP in Congo

Name: Government spending vs. GDP in Congo
Creator: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Congo: Government spending vs. GDP was 927.34 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

927.34 million constant 2015 US$

Change on year

up 5.9%

World rank

140th

of 163 countries

All-time high

2.68 billion constant 2015 US$

in 2014

All-time low

111.89 million constant 2015 US$

in 1996

Years of data

1960–2025

Government spending vs. GDP in Congo, 1960–2025

Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government spending vs. gdp in Congo is 927.34 million constant 2015 US$, 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 spending vs. gdp in Congo peaked at 2.68 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 111.89 million constant 2015 US$, in 1996.

That places Congo 140th out of 163 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	148.90 million constant 2015 US$	113.30 million constant 2015 US$	191.26 million constant 2015 US$	10
1970s	270.50 million constant 2015 US$	219.70 million constant 2015 US$	316.80 million constant 2015 US$	10
1980s	533.16 million constant 2015 US$	358.97 million constant 2015 US$	658.58 million constant 2015 US$	10
1990s	587.71 million constant 2015 US$	111.89 million constant 2015 US$	932.17 million constant 2015 US$	10
2000s	1.15 billion constant 2015 US$	440.38 million constant 2015 US$	1.73 billion constant 2015 US$	10
2010s	2.06 billion constant 2015 US$	1.46 billion constant 2015 US$	2.68 billion constant 2015 US$	10
2020s	890.75 million constant 2015 US$	865.73 million constant 2015 US$	927.34 million constant 2015 US$	6

Countries ranked near Congo

137 Eswatini 1.05 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
138 East Timor 966.11 million constant 2015 US$ compare
139 Somalia 961.96 million constant 2015 US$ compare
141 Montenegro 914.31 million constant 2015 US$ compare
142 Maldives 832.50 million constant 2015 US$ compare
143 Bermuda 818.25 million constant 2015 US$ compare

See the full ranking of 166 places →

More economy & growth data for Congo

External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 4.4% (2025)
Inflation of consumer prices 2.4% (2025)
GDP per capita 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.9% (2020)
Gross domestic product (GDP) 10.91 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,683 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 172.96 billion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 297.23 million current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 512.42 billion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is government spending vs. gdp in Congo?: Government spending vs. gdp in Congo was 927.34 million constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest government spending vs. gdp recorded in Congo?: The highest recorded value was 2.68 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2014.
What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp recorded in Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 111.89 million constant 2015 US$ in 1996.
How does Congo rank for government spending vs. gdp?: Congo ranks 140th out of 163 countries with data for 2025.
Is government spending 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 National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Government spending vs. GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Government spending vs. GDP
Unit: constant 2015 US$
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 166 places, 7,062 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

General government final consumption expenditure includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). Both measures are expressed in constant 2015 US$.