Gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross fixed capital formation was 26.21 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1991–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo is 26.21 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 148.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 26.21 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1991.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 66th out of 181 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 439.13 million current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 544.79 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1996 | 1.56 billion current US$ | +187.0% |
| 1997 | 152.27 million current US$ | -90.3% |
| 1998 | 130.57 million current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1999 | 144.59 million current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2000 | 2.75 billion current US$ | +1803.4% |
| 2001 | 495.59 million current US$ | -82.0% |
| 2002 | 648.40 million current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2003 | 842.35 million current US$ | +29.9% |
| 2004 | 1.25 billion current US$ | +48.4% |
| 2005 | 2.15 billion current US$ | +71.8% |
| 2006 | 2.41 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 3.11 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2008 | 5.30 billion current US$ | +70.4% |
| 2009 | 4.11 billion current US$ | -22.4% |
| 2010 | 6.72 billion current US$ | +63.5% |
| 2011 | 7.78 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 8.26 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 10.54 billion current US$ | +27.6% |
| 2014 | 11.98 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 10.55 billion current US$ | -12.0% |
| 2016 | 10.92 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 10.33 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 13.38 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 2019 | 10.45 billion current US$ | -21.9% |
| 2020 | 10.20 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 19.23 billion current US$ | +88.5% |
| 2022 | 25.83 billion current US$ | +34.3% |
| 2023 | 23.80 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2024 | 23.76 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 26.21 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 26.21 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 3.27 billion current US$, 8.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 26.21 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.33 billion current US$, 6.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1803.4% | 144.59 million current US$ | 2.75 billion current US$ |
| 1996 | +187.0% | 544.79 million current US$ | 1.56 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 425.03 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 1.56 billion current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 2.31 billion current US$ | 495.59 million current US$ | 5.30 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.09 billion current US$ | 6.72 billion current US$ | 13.38 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.51 billion current US$ | 10.20 billion current US$ | 26.21 billion current US$ | 6 |
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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 in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo was 26.21 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 26.21 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1991.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 66th out of 181 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 148.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.