Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 7.9% in 2025. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1991–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 7.9% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2025.
That represents a change of down 8.2% on the previous year and down 53.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 21.2% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1991.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 125th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.2% | 0.0% | 8.8% | 5 |
| 2000s | 16.3% | 9.9% | 21.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.5% | 5.5% | 16.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.4% | 7.9% | 12.1% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.5% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.9% (2016)
- GDP per capita 567.56 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 64.04 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 567.56 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,677 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 3.80 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.35 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 9.51 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 3.55 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 7.9% in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 21.2% in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1991.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 125th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.