Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) (International Financial) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) (International Financial) was 2.9% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Inflation, consumer prices in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1964–2016
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2016, inflation, consumer prices in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 2.9%.
That represents a change of up 287.8% on the previous year and down 77.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation, consumer prices in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 23,773.1% in 1994 and was at its lowest, -2.7%, in 1965.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 101st 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.
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) (International Financial) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 35.4% | — |
| 1965 | -2.7% | -107.7% |
| 1966 | 15.8% | -678.7% |
| 1967 | 36.9% | +134.0% |
| 1968 | 53.3% | +44.4% |
| 1969 | 6.2% | -88.4% |
| 1970 | 8.0% | +29.9% |
| 1971 | 5.8% | -28.0% |
| 1972 | 15.8% | +173.6% |
| 1973 | 15.6% | -1.0% |
| 1974 | 29.5% | +88.4% |
| 1975 | 28.7% | -2.8% |
| 1976 | 80.4% | +180.5% |
| 1977 | 68.9% | -14.2% |
| 1978 | 48.8% | -29.3% |
| 1979 | 101.1% | +107.2% |
| 1980 | 46.6% | -53.9% |
| 1981 | 35.4% | -24.1% |
| 1982 | 36.7% | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 76.5% | +108.5% |
| 1984 | 52.2% | -31.8% |
| 1985 | 23.8% | -54.4% |
| 1986 | 44.4% | +86.4% |
| 1987 | 78.7% | +77.2% |
| 1988 | 71.1% | -9.6% |
| 1989 | 104.1% | +46.4% |
| 1990 | 81.3% | -21.9% |
| 1991 | 2,154.4% | +2550.1% |
| 1992 | 4,129.2% | +91.7% |
| 1993 | 1,986.9% | -51.9% |
| 1994 | 23,773.1% | +1096.5% |
| 1995 | 541.9% | -97.7% |
| 1996 | 492.4% | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 198.5% | -59.7% |
| 1998 | 29.1% | -85.3% |
| 1999 | 284.9% | +877.4% |
| 2000 | 513.9% | +80.4% |
| 2001 | 359.9% | -30.0% |
| 2002 | 31.5% | -91.2% |
| 2003 | 12.9% | -59.2% |
| 2004 | 4.0% | -69.0% |
| 2005 | 21.3% | +433.7% |
| 2006 | 13.1% | -38.8% |
| 2007 | 16.9% | +29.8% |
| 2008 | 17.3% | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | -83.8% |
| 2010 | 7.1% | +153.6% |
| 2011 | 15.3% | +115.7% |
| 2012 | 9.7% | -36.5% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | -91.7% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | +53.8% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -40.1% |
| 2016 | 2.9% | +287.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.9% is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.7%, 43% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.5%, 83% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) (International Financial) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +2550.1% | 81.3% | 2,154.4% |
| 1994 | +1096.5% | 1,986.9% | 23,773.1% |
| 1999 | +877.4% | 29.1% | 284.9% |
| 1966 | +678.7% | -2.7% | 15.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.1% | -2.7% | 53.3% | 6 |
| 1970s | 40.3% | 5.8% | 101.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 57.0% | 23.8% | 104.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,367.2% | 29.1% | 23,773.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.4% | 2.8% | 513.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 0.7% | 15.3% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 98 Israel 3.0% compare
- 99 United States 2.9% compare
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- 102 Australia 2.9% compare
- 103 New Zealand 2.8% compare
- 104 Spain 2.7% compare
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 inflation, consumer prices in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Inflation, consumer prices in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.9% in 2016, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 23,773.1% in 1994.
- What is the lowest inflation, consumer prices recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.7% in 1965.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for inflation, consumer prices?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 101st out of 192 countries with data for 2016.
- Is inflation, consumer prices rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Inflation, consumer prices (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly.