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
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.
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 |
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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)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.9% (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)
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.