Inflation of consumer prices in Congo
Congo: Inflation of consumer prices was 2.4 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.4
Change on year
down 22.3%
World rank
112th
of 190 countries
All-time high
42.44
in 1994
All-time low
-3.94
in 1992
Years of data
38
1986–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Congo, 1986–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Congo recorded 2.4 for inflation of consumer prices in 2025.
That represents a change of down 22.3% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Congo peaked at 42.44 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -3.94, in 1992.
Congo ranks 112th of 190 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9588 | -1.8 | 4.16 | 4 |
| 1990s | 8.53 | -3.94 | 42.44 | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.7 | -0.882 | 6.54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.29 | 0.3915 | 5.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.72 | 1.72 | 4.3 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More economy & growth data for Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp 4.38 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 1,683 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 12.85 (2020)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 10.91 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 1,683 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 172.96 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 297.23 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 512.42 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 880.56 million current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Congo?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Congo was 2.4 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 42.44 in 1994.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.94 in 1992.
- How does Congo rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Congo ranks 112th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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