Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate (LCU annual) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate (LCU annual) was 24.48 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 24.48 % change on previous year for gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 72.3% on the previous year and up 3,449.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 657.88 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -119.96 % change on previous year, in 1998.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 29th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate (LCU annual) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 657.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -37.32 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 1998 | -119.96 % change on previous year | +221.4% |
| 2001 | -7.43 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 2002 | 127.58 % change on previous year | -1816.7% |
| 2003 | -55.78 % change on previous year | -143.7% |
| 2004 | 172.28 % change on previous year | -408.8% |
| 2005 | 115.47 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 2006 | 28.49 % change on previous year | -75.3% |
| 2007 | 39.69 % change on previous year | +39.3% |
| 2008 | 35.53 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2009 | -24.83 % change on previous year | -169.9% |
| 2010 | 164.63 % change on previous year | -762.9% |
| 2011 | 29.98 % change on previous year | -81.8% |
| 2012 | 15.46 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 2013 | 41.68 % change on previous year | +169.5% |
| 2014 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 2015 | -0.7308 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 2016 | -7.02 % change on previous year | +861.1% |
| 2017 | 68.1 % change on previous year | -1069.6% |
| 2018 | 44.87 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 2019 | -25.42 % change on previous year | -156.7% |
| 2020 | 25.37 % change on previous year | -199.8% |
| 2021 | 117.71 % change on previous year | +364.0% |
| 2022 | 19.03 % change on previous year | -83.8% |
| 2023 | 16.85 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2024 | 14.21 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 2025 | 24.48 % change on previous year | +72.3% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 24.48 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 18.5 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 24.48 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12.37 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate (LCU annual) in Democratic Republic of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +1816.7% | -7.43 % change on previous year | 127.58 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | +1069.6% | -7.02 % change on previous year | 68.1 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 166.86 % change on previous year | -119.96 % change on previous year | 657.88 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | 47.89 % change on previous year | -55.78 % change on previous year | 172.28 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 34.19 % change on previous year | -25.42 % change on previous year | 164.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.27 % change on previous year | 14.21 % change on previous year | 117.71 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 26 Angola 25.2 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Kosovo 25.08 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Central African Republic 24.87 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Cote d'Ivoire 23.39 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Guinea-Bissau 23.14 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Rwanda 21.46 % change on previous year compare
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 savings (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 24.48 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 657.88 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -119.96 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 29th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,449.8%. 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 savings (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross domestic savings (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross domestic savings Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross domestic savings (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.