Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth was 14.21 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
14.21 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 44.9%
World rank
31st
of 205 countries
All-time high
630.17 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
1.99 % change on previous year
in 2019
Years of data
30
1995–2025

Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2025

02004006001995201020251995: 470.4 % change on previous year1996: 630.2 % change on previous year1997: 174.9 % change on previous year1998: 23.9 % change on previous year1999: 426.4 % change on previous year2001: 66.9 % change on previous year2002: 35.4 % change on previous year2003: 19.3 % change on previous year2004: 12.3 % change on previous year2005: 45.3 % change on previous year2006: 19.4 % change on previous year2007: 33.2 % change on previous year2008: 33 % change on previous year2009: 17.9 % change on previous year2010: 45.9 % change on previous year2011: 9.8 % change on previous year2012: 13.1 % change on previous year2013: 16.9 % change on previous year2014: 11.7 % change on previous year2015: 4.7 % change on previous year2016: 4.8 % change on previous year2017: 43 % change on previous year2018: 38.1 % change on previous year2019: 2 % change on previous year2020: 12.4 % change on previous year2021: 34.8 % change on previous year2022: 19.7 % change on previous year2023: 20.4 % change on previous year2024: 25.8 % change on previous year2025: 14.2 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo is 14.21 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of down 44.9% on the previous year and up 203.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 630.17 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1.99 % change on previous year, in 2019.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 31st of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1995 470.37 % change on previous year
1996 630.17 % change on previous year +34.0%
1997 174.92 % change on previous year -72.2%
1998 23.93 % change on previous year -86.3%
1999 426.41 % change on previous year +1681.8%
2001 66.92 % change on previous year -84.3%
2002 35.35 % change on previous year -47.2%
2003 19.31 % change on previous year -45.4%
2004 12.28 % change on previous year -36.4%
2005 45.25 % change on previous year +268.4%
2006 19.42 % change on previous year -57.1%
2007 33.15 % change on previous year +70.8%
2008 32.98 % change on previous year -0.5%
2009 17.88 % change on previous year -45.8%
2010 45.94 % change on previous year +156.9%
2011 9.79 % change on previous year -78.7%
2012 13.11 % change on previous year +33.9%
2013 16.9 % change on previous year +28.9%
2014 11.66 % change on previous year -31.0%
2015 4.68 % change on previous year -59.8%
2016 4.8 % change on previous year +2.6%
2017 42.99 % change on previous year +794.8%
2018 38.09 % change on previous year -11.4%
2019 1.99 % change on previous year -94.8%
2020 12.41 % change on previous year +525.0%
2021 34.78 % change on previous year +180.2%
2022 19.75 % change on previous year -43.2%
2023 20.42 % change on previous year +3.4%
2024 25.8 % change on previous year +26.4%
2025 14.21 % change on previous year -44.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 345.16 % change on previous year 23.93 % change on previous year 630.17 % change on previous year 5
2000s 31.4 % change on previous year 12.28 % change on previous year 66.92 % change on previous year 9
2010s 18.99 % change on previous year 1.99 % change on previous year 45.94 % change on previous year 10
2020s 21.23 % change on previous year 12.41 % change on previous year 34.78 % change on previous year 6

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  3. 30 Gambia 14.48 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo was 14.21 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 630.17 % change on previous year in 1996.
What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 1.99 % change on previous year in 2019.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 31st out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (current lcu), annual growth rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 203.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
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206 places, 8,871 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.