Net capital account in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Net capital account was 761.64 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net capital account in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2005–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, net capital account in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 761.64 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and up 202.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net capital account in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 932.64 million BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, -160.70 million BoP, current US$, in 2010.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 26th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net capital account in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -92.80 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 81.73 million BoP, current US$ | -188.1% |
| 2007 | -1.60 million BoP, current US$ | -102.0% |
| 2008 | 110.10 million BoP, current US$ | -6981.2% |
| 2009 | 143.98 million BoP, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 2010 | -160.70 million BoP, current US$ | -211.6% |
| 2011 | 932.64 million BoP, current US$ | -680.4% |
| 2012 | 486.38 million BoP, current US$ | -47.8% |
| 2013 | 192.73 million BoP, current US$ | -60.4% |
| 2014 | 320.54 million BoP, current US$ | +66.3% |
| 2015 | 252.17 million BoP, current US$ | -21.3% |
| 2016 | -46.34 million BoP, current US$ | -118.4% |
| 2017 | 465.30 million BoP, current US$ | -1104.2% |
| 2018 | 437.11 million BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 146.93 million BoP, current US$ | -66.4% |
| 2020 | 626.53 million BoP, current US$ | +326.4% |
| 2021 | 171.31 million BoP, current US$ | -72.7% |
| 2022 | 538.37 million BoP, current US$ | +214.3% |
| 2023 | 760.24 million BoP, current US$ | +41.2% |
| 2024 | 728.91 million BoP, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 2025 | 761.64 million BoP, current US$ | +4.5% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 761.64 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 359.76 million BoP, current US$, 2.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 761.64 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 205.77 million BoP, current US$, 3.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net capital account in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +6981.2% | -1.60 million BoP, current US$ | 110.10 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2017 | +1104.2% | -46.34 million BoP, current US$ | 465.30 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2011 | +680.4% | -160.70 million BoP, current US$ | 932.64 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48.28 million BoP, current US$ | -92.80 million BoP, current US$ | 143.98 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 302.68 million BoP, current US$ | -160.70 million BoP, current US$ | 932.64 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 597.83 million BoP, current US$ | 171.31 million BoP, current US$ | 761.64 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 23 Malawi 880.35 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 24 Sweden 865.69 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Latvia 790.27 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Afghanistan 753.12 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Finland 639.67 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Lebanon 603.68 million BoP, current US$ compare
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 net capital account in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Net capital account in Democratic Republic of Congo was 761.64 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net capital account recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 932.64 million BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest net capital account recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -160.70 million BoP, current US$ in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for net capital account?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 26th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net capital account rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 202.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net capital account (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net capital account records acquisitions and disposals of nonproduced nonfinancial assets, such as land sold to embassies and sales of leases and licenses, as well as capital transfers, including government debt forgiveness. The use of the term capital account in this context is designed to be consistent with the System of National Accounts, which distinguishes between capital transactions and financial transactions. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.