Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 3.13 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 3.13 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 91.3% on the previous year and up 116.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 833.49 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -19.14 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 136th of 192 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 580.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 833.49 % change on previous year | +43.6% |
| 1997 | 36.67 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
| 1998 | 173.8 % change on previous year | +373.9% |
| 1999 | 176.69 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 42.1 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 2002 | 41.74 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 163.53 % change on previous year | +291.7% |
| 2004 | 0.5882 % change on previous year | -99.6% |
| 2005 | 52.16 % change on previous year | +8767.2% |
| 2006 | 6.73 % change on previous year | -87.1% |
| 2007 | 99.85 % change on previous year | +1383.7% |
| 2008 | 39.41 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 2009 | 10.19 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 2010 | 77.72 % change on previous year | +662.9% |
| 2011 | 11.92 % change on previous year | -84.7% |
| 2012 | -6.75 % change on previous year | -156.6% |
| 2013 | 21.79 % change on previous year | -422.9% |
| 2014 | 18.51 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2015 | -19.14 % change on previous year | -203.4% |
| 2016 | 21.79 % change on previous year | -213.8% |
| 2017 | 33.12 % change on previous year | +52.0% |
| 2018 | 50.61 % change on previous year | +52.8% |
| 2019 | -13.15 % change on previous year | -126.0% |
| 2020 | 7.6 % change on previous year | -157.8% |
| 2021 | 63.81 % change on previous year | +739.1% |
| 2022 | 44.06 % change on previous year | -31.0% |
| 2023 | 19.94 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2024 | 36.02 % change on previous year | +80.7% |
| 2025 | 3.13 % change on previous year | -91.3% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.13 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 19.04 % change on previous year, 16% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 3.13 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.53 % change on previous year, 42% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +8767.2% | 0.5882 % change on previous year | 52.16 % change on previous year |
| 2007 | +1383.7% | 6.73 % change on previous year | 99.85 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 360.2 % change on previous year | 36.67 % change on previous year | 833.49 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 50.7 % change on previous year | 0.5882 % change on previous year | 163.53 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 19.64 % change on previous year | -19.14 % change on previous year | 77.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.09 % change on previous year | 3.13 % change on previous year | 63.81 % change on previous year | 6 |
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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 (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 3.13 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 833.49 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.14 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 136th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.3%. 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.