Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre was 314.96 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
314.96 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 75.8%
World rank
182nd
of 204 countries
All-time high
357.22 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2015
All-time low
11.96 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1999
Years of data
60
1963–2023
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1963–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo is 314.96 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 75.8% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 357.22 current US$ per square kilometre in 2015 and was at its lowest, 11.96 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1999.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 182nd of 204 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 39.13 current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1964 | 32.55 current US$ per square kilometre | -16.8% |
| 1965 | 36.96 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 1966 | 33.66 current US$ per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1967 | 21.22 current US$ per square kilometre | -37.0% |
| 1968 | 24.92 current US$ per square kilometre | +17.5% |
| 1969 | 24.3 current US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 27.57 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 30.97 current US$ per square kilometre | +12.3% |
| 1973 | 27.57 current US$ per square kilometre | -11.0% |
| 1974 | 44.42 current US$ per square kilometre | +61.1% |
| 1975 | 58.98 current US$ per square kilometre | +32.8% |
| 1976 | 59.59 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 46.1 current US$ per square kilometre | -22.7% |
| 1978 | 32.91 current US$ per square kilometre | -28.6% |
| 1979 | 46.67 current US$ per square kilometre | +41.8% |
| 1980 | 48.83 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 27.22 current US$ per square kilometre | -44.3% |
| 1982 | 27.75 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 27.42 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 39.42 current US$ per square kilometre | +43.7% |
| 1985 | 46.28 current US$ per square kilometre | +17.4% |
| 1986 | 50.82 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 44.57 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.3% |
| 1988 | 44.52 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 51.91 current US$ per square kilometre | +16.6% |
| 1990 | 44.1 current US$ per square kilometre | -15.0% |
| 1991 | 32.98 current US$ per square kilometre | -25.2% |
| 1992 | 19.01 current US$ per square kilometre | -42.4% |
| 1993 | 19 current US$ per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 21.79 current US$ per square kilometre | +14.7% |
| 1995 | 50.34 current US$ per square kilometre | +131.0% |
| 1996 | 39.04 current US$ per square kilometre | -22.4% |
| 1997 | 21.11 current US$ per square kilometre | -45.9% |
| 1998 | 18.58 current US$ per square kilometre | -12.0% |
| 1999 | 11.96 current US$ per square kilometre | -35.7% |
| 2000 | 194.25 current US$ per square kilometre | +1524.6% |
| 2001 | 184.94 current US$ per square kilometre | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 187.16 current US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 188.23 current US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 192.3 current US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 214.69 current US$ per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 2006 | 225.03 current US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 249.51 current US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 296.39 current US$ per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 247.44 current US$ per square kilometre | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 269.7 current US$ per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 305.53 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 345.43 current US$ per square kilometre | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 340.76 current US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 334.06 current US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 357.22 current US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 213.91 current US$ per square kilometre | -40.1% |
| 2017 | 116.56 current US$ per square kilometre | -45.5% |
| 2018 | 164.5 current US$ per square kilometre | +41.1% |
| 2019 | 146.52 current US$ per square kilometre | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 83.88 current US$ per square kilometre | -42.7% |
| 2021 | 318.26 current US$ per square kilometre | +279.4% |
| 2022 | 179.11 current US$ per square kilometre | -43.7% |
| 2023 | 314.96 current US$ per square kilometre | +75.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 314.96 current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 238.55 current US$ per square kilometre, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 314.96 current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 790.01 current US$ per square kilometre, 40% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1524.6% | 11.96 current US$ per square kilometre | 194.25 current US$ per square kilometre |
| 2021 | +279.4% | 83.88 current US$ per square kilometre | 318.26 current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1995 | +131.0% | 21.79 current US$ per square kilometre | 50.34 current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30.39 current US$ per square kilometre | 21.22 current US$ per square kilometre | 39.13 current US$ per square kilometre | 7 |
| 1970s | 41.64 current US$ per square kilometre | 27.57 current US$ per square kilometre | 59.59 current US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 40.87 current US$ per square kilometre | 27.22 current US$ per square kilometre | 51.91 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.79 current US$ per square kilometre | 11.96 current US$ per square kilometre | 50.34 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 217.99 current US$ per square kilometre | 184.94 current US$ per square kilometre | 296.39 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 259.42 current US$ per square kilometre | 116.56 current US$ per square kilometre | 357.22 current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 224.05 current US$ per square kilometre | 83.88 current US$ per square kilometre | 318.26 current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 179 Namibia 363.97 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 180 Mozambique 337.93 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 181 Madagascar 317.32 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 183 Myanmar 292.4 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 184 Eritrea 238.55 current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 185 Mauritania 218.64 current US$ per square kilometre 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 imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo was 314.96 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 357.22 current US$ per square kilometre in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin, per square kilometre recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.96 current US$ per square kilometre in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for imports by region of origin, per square kilometre?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 182nd out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports by region of origin, per square kilometre rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. 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 Imports by region of origin, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports by region of origin ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports by region of origin International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports by region of origin divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.