Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 107.01 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1994–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 107.01 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 806.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 107.01 trillion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 13.82 million current LCU, in 1994.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 13.82 million current LCU | — |
| 1995 | 94.06 million current LCU | +580.3% |
| 1996 | 878.00 million current LCU | +833.5% |
| 1997 | 1.20 billion current LCU | +36.7% |
| 1998 | 3.29 billion current LCU | +173.8% |
| 1999 | 9.09 billion current LCU | +176.7% |
| 2000 | 205.00 billion current LCU | +2155.0% |
| 2001 | 291.30 billion current LCU | +42.1% |
| 2002 | 412.90 billion current LCU | +41.7% |
| 2003 | 1.09 trillion current LCU | +163.5% |
| 2004 | 1.09 trillion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 1.67 trillion current LCU | +52.2% |
| 2006 | 1.78 trillion current LCU | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 3.55 trillion current LCU | +99.8% |
| 2008 | 4.95 trillion current LCU | +39.4% |
| 2009 | 5.46 trillion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 9.70 trillion current LCU | +77.7% |
| 2011 | 10.85 trillion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 10.12 trillion current LCU | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 12.33 trillion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 2014 | 14.61 trillion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 2015 | 11.81 trillion current LCU | -19.1% |
| 2016 | 14.38 trillion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 2017 | 19.15 trillion current LCU | +33.1% |
| 2018 | 28.84 trillion current LCU | +50.6% |
| 2019 | 25.05 trillion current LCU | -13.1% |
| 2020 | 26.95 trillion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2021 | 44.15 trillion current LCU | +63.8% |
| 2022 | 63.60 trillion current LCU | +44.1% |
| 2023 | 76.28 trillion current LCU | +19.9% |
| 2024 | 103.76 trillion current LCU | +36.0% |
| 2025 | 107.01 trillion current LCU | +3.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 107.01 trillion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.67 trillion current LCU, 40.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 107.01 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.09 trillion current LCU, 51.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +2155.0% | 9.09 billion current LCU | 205.00 billion current LCU |
| 1996 | +833.5% | 94.06 million current LCU | 878.00 million current LCU |
| 1995 | +580.3% | 13.82 million current LCU | 94.06 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.43 billion current LCU | 13.82 million current LCU | 9.09 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.05 trillion current LCU | 205.00 billion current LCU | 5.46 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.68 trillion current LCU | 9.70 trillion current LCU | 28.84 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 70.29 trillion current LCU | 26.95 trillion current LCU | 107.01 trillion current LCU | 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 in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo was 107.01 trillion current LCU 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 107.01 trillion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.82 million current LCU in 1994.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for imports of goods and services?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 15th out of 193 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 806.0%. 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.