Gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross fixed capital formation was 28.8% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1991–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo is 28.8%, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and up 9.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 36.7% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1991.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 31st out of 180 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 7.5% | — |
| 1995 | 9.7% | +28.0% |
| 1996 | 27.1% | +180.7% |
| 1997 | 2.5% | -90.8% |
| 1998 | 2.1% | -16.0% |
| 1999 | 3.1% | +46.1% |
| 2000 | 14.4% | +369.8% |
| 2001 | 6.7% | -53.8% |
| 2002 | 7.4% | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 9.4% | +26.9% |
| 2004 | 12.1% | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 17.0% | +40.3% |
| 2006 | 15.5% | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 16.9% | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 23.3% | +37.8% |
| 2009 | 22.1% | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 27.8% | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 29.5% | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 27.5% | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 30.2% | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 31.2% | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 26.3% | -16.0% |
| 2016 | 28.3% | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 27.5% | -2.6% |
| 2018 | 28.7% | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 22.3% | -22.2% |
| 2020 | 21.8% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 32.6% | +49.0% |
| 2022 | 36.7% | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 34.1% | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 31.4% | -7.9% |
| 2025 | 28.8% | -8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.4% | 0.0% | 27.1% | 7 |
| 2000s | 14.5% | 6.7% | 23.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.9% | 22.3% | 31.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.9% | 21.8% | 36.7% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 7.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.3688 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 297.53 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 7.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 101.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 81,551 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 21.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4796 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 386.92 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 15.66 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Democratic Republic of Congo was 28.8% in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 36.7% in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1991.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 31st out of 180 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 9.7%. 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 Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.