Imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Imports of goods and services was 39.98 billion current US$ 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 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo is 39.98 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 213.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 39.98 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 826.45 million current US$, in 1999.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 70th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1.16 billion current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 1.34 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1996 | 1.75 billion current US$ | +30.7% |
| 1997 | 913.63 million current US$ | -47.8% |
| 1998 | 2.04 billion current US$ | +123.8% |
| 1999 | 826.45 million current US$ | -59.6% |
| 2000 | 2.97 billion current US$ | +259.5% |
| 2001 | 971.00 million current US$ | -67.3% |
| 2002 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2003 | 2.68 billion current US$ | +125.4% |
| 2004 | 2.74 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 3.51 billion current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2006 | 3.80 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 6.87 billion current US$ | +81.1% |
| 2008 | 8.85 billion current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2009 | 6.74 billion current US$ | -23.9% |
| 2010 | 10.70 billion current US$ | +58.9% |
| 2011 | 11.80 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2012 | 11.00 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 13.41 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 2014 | 15.79 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2015 | 12.76 billion current US$ | -19.2% |
| 2016 | 14.24 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2017 | 13.08 billion current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 17.77 billion current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2019 | 15.20 billion current US$ | -14.5% |
| 2020 | 14.56 billion current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 22.18 billion current US$ | +52.4% |
| 2022 | 31.69 billion current US$ | +42.9% |
| 2023 | 31.21 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 36.76 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2025 | 39.98 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.34 billion current US$ | 826.45 million current US$ | 2.04 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 4.03 billion current US$ | 971.00 million current US$ | 8.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.58 billion current US$ | 10.70 billion current US$ | 17.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.40 billion current US$ | 14.56 billion current US$ | 39.98 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 14.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2,572 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 2.08 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.6562 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 529.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 189.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per capita 153,063 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 20.23 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Imports of goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo was 39.98 billion current US$ 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 39.98 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 826.45 million current US$ in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for imports of goods and services?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 70th out of 192 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 213.4%. 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.