Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ was 183,730 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 183,730. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 68.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 183,730 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 43,845, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 82nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 37 years of available data.
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 72,968 | — |
| 1992 | 65,306 | -10.5% |
| 1993 | 56,510 | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 54,306 | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 54,687 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 54,127 | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 51,087 | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 50,257 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 48,111 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 44,786 | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 43,845 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 45,138 | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 47,656 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 50,867 | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 53,988 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 56,860 | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 60,419 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 64,181 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 66,013 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 70,706 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 75,566 | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 80,922 | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 87,786 | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 96,099 | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 102,745 | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 105,211 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 109,132 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 115,485 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 120,548 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 122,562 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 124,678 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 136,173 | +9.2% |
| 2023 | 147,725 | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 157,271 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | 165,574 | +5.3% |
| 2026 | 174,323 | +5.3% |
| 2027 | 183,730 | +5.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 183,730 is above the median for low income countries, which is 57,463, 3.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 183,730 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 55,772, 3.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56,373 | 48,111 | 72,968 | 9 |
| 2000s | 53,375 | 43,845 | 66,013 | 10 |
| 2010s | 96,420 | 70,706 | 120,548 | 10 |
| 2020s | 151,504 | 122,562 | 183,730 | 8 |
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 gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Democratic Republic of Congo was 183,730 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 183,730 in 2027.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,845 in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 82nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Purchasing Power Parity (millions of PPP, constant 2021 international dollars) is a measure to assess the total economic output of a country, adjusted for differences in the purchasing power of the different currencies relative to the US dollar. It is derived from the World Development Indicators of the World Bank. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.