Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) was 30.49 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
30.49 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
73rd
of 172 countries
All-time high
31.00 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2024
All-time low
433.83 million constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 30.49 billion constant 2015 US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 139.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 31.00 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 433.83 million constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 73rd of 172 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 433.83 million constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 495.91 million constant 2015 US$ | +14.3% |
| 1962 | 445.41 million constant 2015 US$ | -10.2% |
| 1963 | 450.13 million constant 2015 US$ | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 565.56 million constant 2015 US$ | +25.6% |
| 1965 | 581.13 million constant 2015 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 686.15 million constant 2015 US$ | +18.1% |
| 1967 | 535.09 million constant 2015 US$ | -22.0% |
| 1968 | 689.47 million constant 2015 US$ | +28.9% |
| 1969 | 795.91 million constant 2015 US$ | +15.4% |
| 1970 | 945.57 million constant 2015 US$ | +18.8% |
| 1971 | 1.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.3% |
| 1972 | 1.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.3% |
| 1973 | 1.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.2% |
| 1974 | 1.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | -9.7% |
| 1975 | 1.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | -8.0% |
| 1976 | 1.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | -17.2% |
| 1977 | 1.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +41.2% |
| 1978 | 1.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | -23.9% |
| 1979 | 1.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 1.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +26.3% |
| 1981 | 1.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 1.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | -16.6% |
| 1983 | 1.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +29.4% |
| 1984 | 2.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | +48.6% |
| 1985 | 2.56 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 2.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 3.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +23.3% |
| 1988 | 3.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 3.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 2.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | -24.5% |
| 1991 | 2.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 1.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | -38.3% |
| 1993 | 994.02 million constant 2015 US$ | -35.1% |
| 1994 | 742.72 million constant 2015 US$ | -25.3% |
| 1995 | 1.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +36.6% |
| 1996 | 958.75 million constant 2015 US$ | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 739.30 million constant 2015 US$ | -22.9% |
| 1998 | 1.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +66.9% |
| 1999 | 1.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | +59.4% |
| 2000 | 2.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 1.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | -23.0% |
| 2002 | 2.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +41.0% |
| 2003 | 5.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +110.3% |
| 2004 | 4.98 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 6.16 billion constant 2015 US$ | +23.5% |
| 2006 | 5.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 9.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +53.3% |
| 2008 | 10.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 9.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 13.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +42.9% |
| 2011 | 13.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 11.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | -14.5% |
| 2013 | 14.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.4% |
| 2014 | 15.80 billion constant 2015 US$ | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 12.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 14.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.9% |
| 2017 | 14.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 17.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 14.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 14.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 21.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | +49.5% |
| 2022 | 27.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +29.8% |
| 2023 | 26.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 31.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.0% |
| 2025 | 30.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 30.49 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 7.11 billion constant 2015 US$, 4.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 30.49 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.47 billion constant 2015 US$, 4.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 567.86 million constant 2015 US$ | 433.83 million constant 2015 US$ | 795.91 million constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | 945.57 million constant 2015 US$ | 1.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | 739.30 million constant 2015 US$ | 2.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | 17.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | 14.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | 31.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 70 Bahrain 30.94 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 71 Guatemala 30.81 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 72 Dominican Republic 30.78 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 74 Ecuador 29.11 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 75 Ghana 28.95 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 76 Cambodia 28.59 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -13.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0076 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 6.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -17.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 4.5 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 12.94 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo was 30.49 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 31.00 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 433.83 million constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for imports of goods and services?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 73rd out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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 is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.