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
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2025
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 28 Yemen 15.72 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Burkina Faso 14.76 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Gambia 14.48 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Guinea 14.09 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Ireland 13.88 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Georgia 13.31 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2,572 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 2.08 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.6562 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 529.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 189.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per capita 153,063 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 20.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 806.78 current US$ per person (2025)
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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How this figure is calculated
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.
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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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.