Share of imports by region of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Share of imports by region of origin was 624.56 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
624.56 million current US$
Change on year
down 12.5%
World rank
111th
of 210 countries
All-time high
809.84 million current US$
in 2015
All-time low
27.11 million current US$
in 1999
Years of data
71
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 624.56 million current US$ for share of imports by region of origin in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.5% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 809.84 million current US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 27.11 million current US$, in 1999.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 111th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 61.80 million current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 66.20 million current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1950 | 51.50 million current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1951 | 75.60 million current US$ | +46.8% |
| 1952 | 109.10 million current US$ | +44.3% |
| 1953 | 90.90 million current US$ | -16.7% |
| 1954 | 77.60 million current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1955 | 79.80 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1956 | 91.20 million current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1957 | 83.40 million current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1963 | 88.70 million current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1964 | 73.80 million current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1965 | 83.80 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1966 | 76.30 million current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1967 | 48.10 million current US$ | -37.0% |
| 1968 | 56.50 million current US$ | +17.5% |
| 1969 | 55.10 million current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 62.50 million current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 70.20 million current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1973 | 62.50 million current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1974 | 100.70 million current US$ | +61.1% |
| 1975 | 133.70 million current US$ | +32.8% |
| 1976 | 135.10 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 104.50 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1978 | 74.60 million current US$ | -28.6% |
| 1979 | 105.80 million current US$ | +41.8% |
| 1980 | 110.70 million current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 61.70 million current US$ | -44.3% |
| 1982 | 62.90 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 62.16 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 89.36 million current US$ | +43.7% |
| 1985 | 104.92 million current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1986 | 115.20 million current US$ | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 101.05 million current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1988 | 100.93 million current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 117.68 million current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 99.99 million current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1991 | 74.77 million current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1992 | 43.09 million current US$ | -42.4% |
| 1993 | 43.07 million current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 49.41 million current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1995 | 114.11 million current US$ | +131.0% |
| 1996 | 88.51 million current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1997 | 47.87 million current US$ | -45.9% |
| 1998 | 42.13 million current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1999 | 27.11 million current US$ | -35.7% |
| 2000 | 440.38 million current US$ | +1524.6% |
| 2001 | 419.26 million current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 424.30 million current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 426.72 million current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 435.95 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 486.70 million current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 510.16 million current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 565.66 million current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 671.94 million current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 560.97 million current US$ | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 611.42 million current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 692.66 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 783.12 million current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 772.51 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 757.33 million current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 809.84 million current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 484.95 million current US$ | -40.1% |
| 2017 | 264.25 million current US$ | -45.5% |
| 2018 | 372.94 million current US$ | +41.1% |
| 2019 | 332.17 million current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 190.17 million current US$ | -42.7% |
| 2021 | 721.51 million current US$ | +279.4% |
| 2022 | 406.06 million current US$ | -43.7% |
| 2023 | 714.02 million current US$ | +75.8% |
| 2024 | 624.56 million current US$ | -12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 64.00 million current US$ | 61.80 million current US$ | 66.20 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 82.39 million current US$ | 51.50 million current US$ | 109.10 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1960s | 68.90 million current US$ | 48.10 million current US$ | 88.70 million current US$ | 7 |
| 1970s | 94.40 million current US$ | 62.50 million current US$ | 135.10 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 92.66 million current US$ | 61.70 million current US$ | 117.68 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 63.00 million current US$ | 27.11 million current US$ | 114.11 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 494.20 million current US$ | 419.26 million current US$ | 671.94 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 588.12 million current US$ | 264.25 million current US$ | 809.84 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 531.26 million current US$ | 190.17 million current US$ | 721.51 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 65,256 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 7.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 20.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.961 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 775.29 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 14.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 624.56 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 809.84 million current US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.11 million current US$ in 1999.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 111th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.