Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) was 17.27 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
17.27 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
32nd
of 198 countries
All-time high
17.27 trillion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
4.68 trillion constant LCU
in 2001
Years of data
58
1968–2025
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1968–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Democratic Republic of Congo is 17.27 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 56.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 17.27 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4.68 trillion constant LCU, in 2001.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 32nd of 198 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 58 years of available data.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 6.94 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1969 | 7.59 trillion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 7.40 trillion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 1971 | 7.27 trillion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 7.27 trillion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 7.91 trillion constant LCU | +8.8% |
| 1974 | 8.25 trillion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 7.89 trillion constant LCU | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 7.67 trillion constant LCU | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 7.82 trillion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 7.43 trillion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 7.42 trillion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 7.42 trillion constant LCU | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 7.68 trillion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 7.69 trillion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 7.79 trillion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 8.16 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1985 | 8.08 trillion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 8.50 trillion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 9.08 trillion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 9.05 trillion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 8.92 trillion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 8.41 trillion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 7.75 trillion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 6.99 trillion constant LCU | -9.7% |
| 1993 | 5.96 trillion constant LCU | -14.8% |
| 1994 | 5.72 trillion constant LCU | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 5.76 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 5.81 trillion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 5.37 trillion constant LCU | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 5.38 trillion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 5.24 trillion constant LCU | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 4.83 trillion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 4.68 trillion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 4.80 trillion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 5.07 trillion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 5.39 trillion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 5.73 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2006 | 6.03 trillion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 6.45 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 6.90 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 6.96 trillion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 7.44 trillion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 7.41 trillion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 8.15 trillion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 9.58 trillion constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 10.27 trillion constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 2015 | 11.04 trillion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 11.01 trillion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 11.48 trillion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 12.16 trillion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 12.29 trillion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 12.38 trillion constant LCU | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 13.03 trillion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 14.10 trillion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 15.39 trillion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 16.33 trillion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 17.27 trillion constant LCU | +5.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 17.27 trillion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.63 trillion constant LCU, 10.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 17.27 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.55 trillion constant LCU, 4.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.27 trillion constant LCU | 6.94 trillion constant LCU | 7.59 trillion constant LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 7.63 trillion constant LCU | 7.27 trillion constant LCU | 8.25 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.24 trillion constant LCU | 7.42 trillion constant LCU | 9.08 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.24 trillion constant LCU | 5.24 trillion constant LCU | 8.41 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.68 trillion constant LCU | 4.68 trillion constant LCU | 6.96 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.09 trillion constant LCU | 7.41 trillion constant LCU | 12.29 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.75 trillion constant LCU | 12.38 trillion constant LCU | 17.27 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 29 Philippines 23.23 trillion constant LCU compare
- 30 Madagascar 22.03 trillion constant LCU compare
- 31 Rwanda 20.61 trillion constant LCU compare
- 33 Kazakhstan 17.25 trillion constant LCU compare
- 34 Angola 17.24 trillion constant LCU compare
- 35 Senegal 15.76 trillion constant LCU 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 value added at basic prices (gva) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 17.27 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 17.27 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.68 trillion constant LCU in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 32nd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.