Imports of goods and services in Congo
Congo: Imports of goods and services was 1.54 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.54 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
59th
of 178 countries
All-time high
3.20 trillion constant LCU
in 2015
All-time low
201.67 billion constant LCU
in 1963
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Congo, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Congo stood at 1.54 trillion constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.4% on the previous year and down 51.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Congo peaked at 3.20 trillion constant LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, 201.67 billion constant LCU, in 1963.
Congo ranks 59th of 178 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 in Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 232.89 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 259.05 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1962 | 213.48 billion constant LCU | -17.6% |
| 1963 | 201.67 billion constant LCU | -5.5% |
| 1964 | 209.26 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 1965 | 205.05 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1966 | 217.95 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 257.38 billion constant LCU | +18.1% |
| 1968 | 285.70 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1969 | 317.25 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1970 | 352.02 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1971 | 353.45 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 354.89 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 356.32 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 357.75 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 375.68 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 359.55 billion constant LCU | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 337.32 billion constant LCU | -6.2% |
| 1978 | 334.45 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 267.42 billion constant LCU | -20.0% |
| 1980 | 377.83 billion constant LCU | +41.3% |
| 1981 | 558.14 billion constant LCU | +47.7% |
| 1982 | 811.97 billion constant LCU | +45.5% |
| 1983 | 638.25 billion constant LCU | -21.4% |
| 1984 | 618.09 billion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 620.02 billion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 484.69 billion constant LCU | -21.8% |
| 1987 | 369.80 billion constant LCU | -23.7% |
| 1988 | 372.84 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 364.28 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 382.49 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 601.25 billion constant LCU | +57.2% |
| 1992 | 348.27 billion constant LCU | -42.1% |
| 1993 | 651.97 billion constant LCU | +87.2% |
| 1994 | 1.14 trillion constant LCU | +74.5% |
| 1995 | 974.28 billion constant LCU | -14.4% |
| 1996 | 1.01 trillion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 1.06 trillion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 1.06 trillion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 1.12 trillion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 1.25 trillion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 1.30 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 1.36 trillion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 1.33 trillion constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 1.56 trillion constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 2006 | 1.58 trillion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 2.44 trillion constant LCU | +54.6% |
| 2008 | 2.18 trillion constant LCU | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 2.22 trillion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 2.40 trillion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 2.33 trillion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 2.32 trillion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 2.23 trillion constant LCU | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 2.58 trillion constant LCU | +15.9% |
| 2015 | 3.20 trillion constant LCU | +24.1% |
| 2016 | 2.91 trillion constant LCU | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 1.71 trillion constant LCU | -41.2% |
| 2018 | 1.71 trillion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 1.52 trillion constant LCU | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 975.64 billion constant LCU | -35.8% |
| 2021 | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 1.29 trillion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 1.41 trillion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 1.48 trillion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2025 | 1.54 trillion constant LCU | +4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 239.97 billion constant LCU | 201.67 billion constant LCU | 317.25 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 344.88 billion constant LCU | 267.42 billion constant LCU | 375.68 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 521.59 billion constant LCU | 364.28 billion constant LCU | 811.97 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 835.48 billion constant LCU | 348.27 billion constant LCU | 1.14 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.64 trillion constant LCU | 1.17 trillion constant LCU | 2.44 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.29 trillion constant LCU | 1.52 trillion constant LCU | 3.20 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.32 trillion constant LCU | 975.64 billion constant LCU | 1.54 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 284,646 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate -3.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 3.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.946 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 2,379 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth -0.4245 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 550.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 1.38 million current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Congo?
- Imports of goods and services in Congo was 1.54 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?
- The highest recorded value was 3.20 trillion constant LCU in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 201.67 billion constant LCU in 1963.
- How does Congo rank for imports of goods and services?
- Congo ranks 59th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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 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.