Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita was 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices per person
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
178th
of 181 countries
All-time high
3,274 international-$ in 2021 prices per person
in 1960
All-time low
543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per person
in 2001
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per person.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices per person for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in 2023.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3,274 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 1960 and was at its lowest, 543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per person, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 178th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3,274 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | — |
| 1961 | 2,694 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -17.7% |
| 1962 | 3,238 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +20.2% |
| 1963 | 3,037 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -6.2% |
| 1964 | 2,685 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -11.6% |
| 1965 | 2,980 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +11.0% |
| 1966 | 3,095 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.9% |
| 1967 | 2,757 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -10.9% |
| 1968 | 2,888 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.7% |
| 1969 | 3,124 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 3,128 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 3,020 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 2,836 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -6.1% |
| 1973 | 3,041 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.2% |
| 1974 | 3,125 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 2,471 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -20.9% |
| 1976 | 2,186 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -11.5% |
| 1977 | 2,219 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.5% |
| 1978 | 2,132 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -3.9% |
| 1979 | 2,345 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 2,341 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 2,184 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -6.7% |
| 1982 | 2,172 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 2,161 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 2,402 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +11.1% |
| 1985 | 2,229 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 2,041 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 1,936 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 2,017 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 1,895 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 1,575 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -16.9% |
| 1991 | 1,222 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -22.5% |
| 1992 | 1,519 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +24.3% |
| 1993 | 1,154 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -24.1% |
| 1994 | 814.18 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -29.4% |
| 1995 | 812.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 714.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -12.1% |
| 1997 | 722.08 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 639.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -11.5% |
| 1999 | 641.47 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 560.39 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -12.6% |
| 2001 | 543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 546.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +0.5% |
| 2003 | 579.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 620.11 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 653.73 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 691.93 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 715.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 687.94 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 684.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 743.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 780.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 808.66 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 858.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 923.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 981.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 1,094 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 1,028 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 1,080 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 1,060 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 1,044 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 1,033 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 1,047 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | +2.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices per person is below the median for low income countries, which is 2,042 international-$ in 2021 prices per person, 53% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,431 international-$ in 2021 prices per person, 31% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,977 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 2,685 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 3,274 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,650 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 2,132 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 3,128 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,138 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,895 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 2,402 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 981.31 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 639.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,575 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 628.22 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 715.1 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 935.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 743.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,094 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,049 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,033 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices per person | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 175 Mozambique 1,543 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 176 Somalia 1,391 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 177 Central African Republic 1,098 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 179 Burundi 990.77 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 180 Yemen 855.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
- 181 South Sudan 727.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per person compare
More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 197.81 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0026 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.81 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -35.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0205 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16.56 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.58 % change on previous year (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0731 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 48.25 includes gold, current US$ per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3,274 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per person in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 178th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per capita rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 64 observations, free to reuse under Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page.
How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.