Imports of goods and services in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Imports of goods and services was 107.01 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1994–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 107.01 trillion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 13.82 million current LCU, in 1994.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 15th of 192 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 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 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% |
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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 21.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4796 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 386.92 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 15.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,284 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 1.04 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 6.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2716 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 219.08 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 65,256 constant LCU 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 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 107.01 trillion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.82 million current LCU in 1994.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for imports of goods and services?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 15th out of 192 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 806.0%. 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 (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.