Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Congo
Congo: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) was 4.56 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ▲ Rising
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Congo, 2005–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Congo recorded 4.56 trillion constant LCU for gross value added at basic prices (gva) in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Congo peaked at 5.28 trillion constant LCU in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.41 trillion constant LCU, in 2005.
Congo ranks 56th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) in Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.41 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 2006 | 3.70 trillion constant LCU | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 3.46 trillion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 3.67 trillion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 3.99 trillion constant LCU | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 4.39 trillion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 4.48 trillion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 4.98 trillion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 4.97 trillion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 5.28 trillion constant LCU | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 5.24 trillion constant LCU | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 4.65 trillion constant LCU | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 4.57 trillion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 4.43 trillion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 4.47 trillion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 4.23 trillion constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 4.27 trillion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 4.34 trillion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 4.42 trillion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 4.44 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 4.56 trillion constant LCU | +2.6% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 4.56 trillion constant LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 664.36 billion constant LCU, 6.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 4.56 trillion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.55 trillion constant LCU, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.64 trillion constant LCU | 3.41 trillion constant LCU | 3.99 trillion constant LCU | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.74 trillion constant LCU | 4.39 trillion constant LCU | 5.28 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.37 trillion constant LCU | 4.23 trillion constant LCU | 4.56 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 53 Dominican Republic 4.90 trillion constant LCU compare
- 54 Sweden 4.89 trillion constant LCU compare
- 55 Saudi Arabia 4.64 trillion constant LCU compare
- 57 Equatorial Guinea 4.39 trillion constant LCU compare
- 58 South Africa 4.26 trillion constant LCU compare
- 59 Brazil 4.01 trillion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 603.62 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0384 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.03 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Congo?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) in Congo was 4.56 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 5.28 trillion constant LCU in 2014.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.41 trillion constant LCU in 2005.
- How does Congo rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Congo ranks 56th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this 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.