Mining and quarrying, value added in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Mining and quarrying, value added was 77.80 billion constant LCU in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
77.80 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 14.4%
World rank
17th
of 45 countries
All-time high
138.63 billion constant LCU
in 1986
All-time low
23.64 billion constant LCU
in 1999
Years of data
44
1968–2011
Mining and quarrying, value added in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1968–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, mining and quarrying, value added in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 77.80 billion constant LCU.
The figure is up 14.4% on the previous year and up 152.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mining and quarrying, value added in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 138.63 billion constant LCU in 1986 and was at its lowest, 23.64 billion constant LCU, in 1999.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 44 years of available data.
Mining and quarrying, value added in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 57.85 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1969 | 64.32 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1970 | 107.56 billion constant LCU | +67.2% |
| 1971 | 112.04 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1972 | 115.30 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 123.96 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 127.37 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 123.25 billion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 115.45 billion constant LCU | -6.3% |
| 1977 | 122.12 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1978 | 111.02 billion constant LCU | -9.1% |
| 1979 | 105.06 billion constant LCU | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 112.25 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 108.56 billion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 103.15 billion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 110.74 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 1984 | 129.89 billion constant LCU | +17.3% |
| 1985 | 131.04 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 138.63 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 135.21 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 1988 | 125.17 billion constant LCU | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 120.69 billion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 102.53 billion constant LCU | -15.0% |
| 1991 | 79.14 billion constant LCU | -22.8% |
| 1992 | 50.37 billion constant LCU | -36.3% |
| 1993 | 41.81 billion constant LCU | -17.0% |
| 1994 | 40.91 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 28.64 billion constant LCU | -30.0% |
| 1996 | 29.64 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 25.43 billion constant LCU | -14.2% |
| 1998 | 27.97 billion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 23.64 billion constant LCU | -15.5% |
| 2000 | 30.52 billion constant LCU | +29.1% |
| 2001 | 30.77 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 33.83 billion constant LCU | +9.9% |
| 2003 | 38.30 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 44.58 billion constant LCU | +16.4% |
| 2005 | 50.64 billion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 51.08 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 46.19 billion constant LCU | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 51.18 billion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 51.04 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 68.02 billion constant LCU | +33.3% |
| 2011 | 77.80 billion constant LCU | +14.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 77.80 billion constant LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 14.46 billion constant LCU, 5.4× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 77.80 billion constant LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.71 billion constant LCU, 4.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 61.09 billion constant LCU | 57.85 billion constant LCU | 64.32 billion constant LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 116.31 billion constant LCU | 105.06 billion constant LCU | 127.37 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 121.53 billion constant LCU | 103.15 billion constant LCU | 138.63 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.01 billion constant LCU | 23.64 billion constant LCU | 102.53 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.81 billion constant LCU | 30.52 billion constant LCU | 51.18 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.91 billion constant LCU | 68.02 billion constant LCU | 77.80 billion constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 197.81 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0026 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1.81 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -35.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0205 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 16.56 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.58 % change on previous year (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0731 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 48.25 includes gold, current US$ per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mining and quarrying, value added in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Mining and quarrying, value added in Democratic Republic of Congo was 77.80 billion constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 138.63 billion constant LCU in 1986.
- What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.64 billion constant LCU in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for mining and quarrying, value added?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 152.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in constant local currency.