Gross savings in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross savings was 26.12 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2005–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross savings in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 26.12 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 25.2% on the previous year and up 220.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 26.12 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.81 billion current US$, in 2005.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 66th of 178 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross savings in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.81 billion current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 2.29 billion current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2007 | 2.81 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2008 | 2.90 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 2.29 billion current US$ | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 3.90 billion current US$ | +70.1% |
| 2011 | 5.19 billion current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2012 | 6.03 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2013 | 6.76 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2014 | 8.11 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2015 | 8.16 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 8.25 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 9.11 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 11.71 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2019 | 7.23 billion current US$ | -38.2% |
| 2020 | 9.15 billion current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2021 | 18.65 billion current US$ | +103.8% |
| 2022 | 21.69 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2023 | 22.11 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 20.87 billion current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2025 | 26.12 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 26.12 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.01 billion current US$, 13.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 26.12 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.44 billion current US$, 7.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.42 billion current US$ | 1.81 billion current US$ | 2.90 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 7.45 billion current US$ | 3.90 billion current US$ | 11.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.76 billion current US$ | 9.15 billion current US$ | 26.12 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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 savings in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gross savings in Democratic Republic of Congo was 26.12 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 26.12 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.81 billion current US$ in 2005.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross savings?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 66th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.1%. 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 savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. 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.