Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Congo
Congo: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 12.9% in 2020. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Congo, 1978–2020
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
Congo recorded 12.9% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2020. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
The figure is up 34.3% on the previous year and up 142.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Congo peaked at 12.9% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2000.
That places Congo 68th out of 202 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 43 years of available data.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Congo, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 9.4% | — |
| 1979 | 8.4% | -10.1% |
| 1980 | 7.5% | -11.1% |
| 1981 | 6.3% | -15.5% |
| 1982 | 4.8% | -24.6% |
| 1983 | 5.5% | +15.6% |
| 1984 | 4.9% | -12.1% |
| 1985 | 5.6% | +15.9% |
| 1986 | 9.6% | +71.5% |
| 1987 | 8.7% | -10.3% |
| 1988 | 8.6% | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 6.9% | -20.6% |
| 1990 | 8.3% | +21.7% |
| 1991 | 8.9% | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 7.9% | -11.7% |
| 1993 | 8.0% | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 7.8% | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 8.1% | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 6.7% | -17.6% |
| 1997 | 5.5% | -18.5% |
| 1998 | 7.0% | +27.4% |
| 1999 | 5.5% | -21.4% |
| 2000 | 3.5% | -36.4% |
| 2001 | 4.5% | +29.8% |
| 2002 | 5.3% | +18.0% |
| 2003 | 6.0% | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 5.0% | -17.3% |
| 2005 | 6.4% | +28.8% |
| 2006 | 6.2% | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 6.5% | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 5.6% | -13.5% |
| 2009 | 6.8% | +21.1% |
| 2010 | 5.3% | -21.6% |
| 2011 | 5.2% | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 4.3% | -18.8% |
| 2013 | 5.9% | +39.1% |
| 2014 | 6.1% | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 8.4% | +38.1% |
| 2016 | 11.5% | +37.0% |
| 2017 | 12.4% | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 9.2% | -25.6% |
| 2019 | 9.6% | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 12.9% | +34.3% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 12.9% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.4%, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 12.9% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.9% | 8.4% | 9.4% | 2 |
| 1980s | 6.8% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.4% | 5.5% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.6% | 3.5% | 6.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.8% | 4.3% | 12.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 603.62 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0384 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.03 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Congo?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Congo was 12.9% in 2020, 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 12.9% in 2020.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2000.
- How does Congo rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Congo ranks 68th out of 202 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this 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.