Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 4.59 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo is 4.59 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 70.0% on the previous year and up 138.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 658.14 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -74.52 % change on previous year, in 1997.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 116th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 629.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | -74.52 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 1998 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -106.6% |
| 1999 | 658.14 % change on previous year | +13347.8% |
| 2001 | -21.71 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 2002 | 51.19 % change on previous year | -335.8% |
| 2003 | 51.91 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 46.27 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 103.85 % change on previous year | +124.5% |
| 2006 | 10.63 % change on previous year | -89.8% |
| 2007 | 42.59 % change on previous year | +300.5% |
| 2008 | 84.45 % change on previous year | +98.3% |
| 2009 | 12.39 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 2010 | 82.92 % change on previous year | +569.5% |
| 2011 | 17.43 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 2012 | 6.24 % change on previous year | -64.2% |
| 2013 | 27.58 % change on previous year | +341.8% |
| 2014 | 14.35 % change on previous year | -48.0% |
| 2015 | -11.88 % change on previous year | -182.8% |
| 2016 | 12.9 % change on previous year | -208.5% |
| 2017 | 37.23 % change on previous year | +188.7% |
| 2018 | 43.44 % change on previous year | +16.7% |
| 2019 | -20.7 % change on previous year | -147.7% |
| 2020 | 9.69 % change on previous year | -146.8% |
| 2021 | 102.71 % change on previous year | +959.6% |
| 2022 | 35.46 % change on previous year | -65.5% |
| 2023 | 12.2 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 2024 | 15.31 % change on previous year | +25.5% |
| 2025 | 4.59 % change on previous year | -70.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.59 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 12.96 % change on previous year, 35% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.59 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.02 % change on previous year, 42% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +13347.8% | 4.89 % change on previous year | 658.14 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +959.6% | 9.69 % change on previous year | 102.71 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 304.58 % change on previous year | -74.52 % change on previous year | 658.14 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 42.4 % change on previous year | -21.71 % change on previous year | 103.85 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 20.95 % change on previous year | -20.7 % change on previous year | 82.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.99 % change on previous year | 4.59 % change on previous year | 102.71 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 113 Albania 4.91 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Netherlands 4.84 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Australia 4.71 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Central African Republic 4.51 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Norway 4.43 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Canada 4.3 % change on previous year 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 fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 4.59 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 658.14 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -74.52 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 116th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.6%. 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 fixed capital formation (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 fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.