Imports of goods and services in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Imports of goods and services was 8.25 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
8.25 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
28th
of 179 countries
All-time high
8.39 trillion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
117.36 billion constant LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 8.25 trillion constant LCU for imports of goods and services in 2025.
The figure 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 8.39 trillion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 117.36 billion constant LCU, in 1960.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 28th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 117.36 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 134.16 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1962 | 120.50 billion constant LCU | -10.2% |
| 1963 | 121.77 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 153.00 billion constant LCU | +25.6% |
| 1965 | 157.22 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1966 | 185.63 billion constant LCU | +18.1% |
| 1967 | 144.76 billion constant LCU | -22.0% |
| 1968 | 186.52 billion constant LCU | +28.8% |
| 1969 | 215.32 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 1970 | 255.81 billion constant LCU | +18.8% |
| 1971 | 305.10 billion constant LCU | +19.3% |
| 1972 | 345.59 billion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 1973 | 405.10 billion constant LCU | +17.2% |
| 1974 | 365.64 billion constant LCU | -9.7% |
| 1975 | 336.39 billion constant LCU | -8.0% |
| 1976 | 278.60 billion constant LCU | -17.2% |
| 1977 | 393.42 billion constant LCU | +41.2% |
| 1978 | 299.53 billion constant LCU | -23.9% |
| 1979 | 303.82 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 383.75 billion constant LCU | +26.3% |
| 1981 | 398.49 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 332.34 billion constant LCU | -16.6% |
| 1983 | 430.16 billion constant LCU | +29.4% |
| 1984 | 639.17 billion constant LCU | +48.6% |
| 1985 | 691.31 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 678.41 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 836.36 billion constant LCU | +23.3% |
| 1988 | 953.49 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 954.50 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 720.58 billion constant LCU | -24.5% |
| 1991 | 671.11 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 414.31 billion constant LCU | -38.3% |
| 1993 | 268.92 billion constant LCU | -35.1% |
| 1994 | 200.93 billion constant LCU | -25.3% |
| 1995 | 274.47 billion constant LCU | +36.6% |
| 1996 | 259.37 billion constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 200.00 billion constant LCU | -22.9% |
| 1998 | 333.73 billion constant LCU | +66.9% |
| 1999 | 532.00 billion constant LCU | +59.4% |
| 2000 | 602.71 billion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 464.20 billion constant LCU | -23.0% |
| 2002 | 654.61 billion constant LCU | +41.0% |
| 2003 | 1.38 trillion constant LCU | +110.3% |
| 2004 | 1.35 trillion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 1.67 trillion constant LCU | +23.5% |
| 2006 | 1.60 trillion constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 2.46 trillion constant LCU | +53.3% |
| 2008 | 2.73 trillion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 2.57 trillion constant LCU | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 3.67 trillion constant LCU | +42.9% |
| 2011 | 3.68 trillion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 3.15 trillion constant LCU | -14.5% |
| 2013 | 3.79 trillion constant LCU | +20.4% |
| 2014 | 4.28 trillion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 2015 | 3.45 trillion constant LCU | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 4.04 trillion constant LCU | +16.9% |
| 2017 | 4.03 trillion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 4.60 trillion constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 2019 | 3.82 trillion constant LCU | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 3.83 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 5.73 trillion constant LCU | +49.5% |
| 2022 | 7.44 trillion constant LCU | +29.8% |
| 2023 | 7.29 trillion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 8.39 trillion constant LCU | +15.0% |
| 2025 | 8.25 trillion constant LCU | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 153.62 billion constant LCU | 117.36 billion constant LCU | 215.32 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 328.90 billion constant LCU | 255.81 billion constant LCU | 405.10 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 629.80 billion constant LCU | 332.34 billion constant LCU | 954.50 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 387.54 billion constant LCU | 200.00 billion constant LCU | 720.58 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.55 trillion constant LCU | 464.20 billion constant LCU | 2.73 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.85 trillion constant LCU | 3.15 trillion constant LCU | 4.60 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.82 trillion constant LCU | 3.83 trillion constant LCU | 8.39 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.079 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 63.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 211.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 170,500 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1013 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 81.69 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 14,418 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 22.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3971 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 320.34 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Imports of goods and services in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 8.25 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 8.39 trillion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 117.36 billion constant LCU in 1960.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for imports of goods and services?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 28th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.0%. 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 Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). 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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.