Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 3.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
83rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
3.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
53,152 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 3.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in 2023.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 92.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 53,152 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1962.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 83rd of 175 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 LCU), per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 59,178 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 53,152 constant LCU per square kilometre | -10.2% |
| 1963 | 53,715 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 67,489 constant LCU per square kilometre | +25.6% |
| 1965 | 69,348 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 81,880 constant LCU per square kilometre | +18.1% |
| 1967 | 63,854 constant LCU per square kilometre | -22.0% |
| 1968 | 82,276 constant LCU per square kilometre | +28.8% |
| 1969 | 94,978 constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.4% |
| 1970 | 112,837 constant LCU per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 1971 | 134,581 constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.3% |
| 1972 | 152,439 constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1973 | 178,691 constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 1974 | 161,284 constant LCU per square kilometre | -9.7% |
| 1975 | 148,384 constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.0% |
| 1976 | 122,892 constant LCU per square kilometre | -17.2% |
| 1977 | 173,537 constant LCU per square kilometre | +41.2% |
| 1978 | 132,122 constant LCU per square kilometre | -23.9% |
| 1979 | 134,017 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 169,272 constant LCU per square kilometre | +26.3% |
| 1981 | 175,776 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 146,595 constant LCU per square kilometre | -16.6% |
| 1983 | 189,743 constant LCU per square kilometre | +29.4% |
| 1984 | 281,940 constant LCU per square kilometre | +48.6% |
| 1985 | 304,936 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 299,250 constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 368,920 constant LCU per square kilometre | +23.3% |
| 1988 | 420,584 constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 421,030 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 317,850 constant LCU per square kilometre | -24.5% |
| 1991 | 296,027 constant LCU per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 182,753 constant LCU per square kilometre | -38.3% |
| 1993 | 118,619 constant LCU per square kilometre | -35.1% |
| 1994 | 88,630 constant LCU per square kilometre | -25.3% |
| 1995 | 121,069 constant LCU per square kilometre | +36.6% |
| 1996 | 114,410 constant LCU per square kilometre | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 88,223 constant LCU per square kilometre | -22.9% |
| 1998 | 147,207 constant LCU per square kilometre | +66.9% |
| 1999 | 234,667 constant LCU per square kilometre | +59.4% |
| 2000 | 265,854 constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 204,761 constant LCU per square kilometre | -23.0% |
| 2002 | 288,748 constant LCU per square kilometre | +41.0% |
| 2003 | 607,314 constant LCU per square kilometre | +110.3% |
| 2004 | 594,654 constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 734,585 constant LCU per square kilometre | +23.5% |
| 2006 | 706,685 constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 1.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +53.3% |
| 2008 | 1.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 1.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 1.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +42.9% |
| 2011 | 1.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 1.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -14.5% |
| 2013 | 1.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +20.4% |
| 2014 | 1.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 1.52 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 1.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 2017 | 1.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 1.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 1.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 2.53 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +49.5% |
| 2022 | 3.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +29.8% |
| 2023 | 3.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 1.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.92 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 82% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 69,541 constant LCU per square kilometre | 53,152 constant LCU per square kilometre | 94,978 constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 145,078 constant LCU per square kilometre | 112,837 constant LCU per square kilometre | 178,691 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 277,805 constant LCU per square kilometre | 146,595 constant LCU per square kilometre | 421,030 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 170,945 constant LCU per square kilometre | 88,223 constant LCU per square kilometre | 317,850 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 682,385 constant LCU per square kilometre | 204,761 constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.20 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.70 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.68 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 3.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 80 Germany 3.87 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 81 Mali 3.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 82 Norway 3.62 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 84 American Samoa 3.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 85 Cyprus 3.05 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 86 United Kingdom 3.03 million constant LCU 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 of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.22 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 53,152 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1962.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 83rd out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.4%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) 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 of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- 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 of goods and services (constant LCU) 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.