Net errors and omissions in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Net errors and omissions was 778.40 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net errors and omissions 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$.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 778.40 million BoP, current US$ for net errors and omissions in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 373.7% on the previous year and up 1,237.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net errors and omissions in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 869.51 million BoP, current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, -435.48 million BoP, current US$, in 2021.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 35th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net errors and omissions in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -44.00 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2006 | -17.44 million BoP, current US$ | -60.4% |
| 2007 | -169.52 million BoP, current US$ | +872.0% |
| 2008 | 10.30 million BoP, current US$ | -106.1% |
| 2009 | 117.13 million BoP, current US$ | +1037.2% |
| 2010 | 867.95 million BoP, current US$ | +641.0% |
| 2011 | 29.91 million BoP, current US$ | -96.6% |
| 2012 | 173.02 million BoP, current US$ | +478.5% |
| 2013 | 144.26 million BoP, current US$ | -16.6% |
| 2014 | 148.99 million BoP, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2015 | -68.45 million BoP, current US$ | -145.9% |
| 2016 | 225.41 million BoP, current US$ | -429.3% |
| 2017 | -150.52 million BoP, current US$ | -166.8% |
| 2018 | -206.85 million BoP, current US$ | +37.4% |
| 2019 | 869.51 million BoP, current US$ | -520.4% |
| 2020 | 192.12 million BoP, current US$ | -77.9% |
| 2021 | -435.48 million BoP, current US$ | -326.7% |
| 2022 | 80.85 million BoP, current US$ | -118.6% |
| 2023 | -338.02 million BoP, current US$ | -518.1% |
| 2024 | 164.31 million BoP, current US$ | -148.6% |
| 2025 | 778.40 million BoP, current US$ | +373.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 778.40 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is -4.68 million BoP, current US$. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 778.40 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -8.15 million BoP, current US$. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -20.71 million BoP, current US$ | -169.52 million BoP, current US$ | 117.13 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 203.32 million BoP, current US$ | -206.85 million BoP, current US$ | 869.51 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 73.70 million BoP, current US$ | -435.48 million BoP, current US$ | 778.40 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 32 Armenia 816.01 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 33 Suriname 809.72 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 34 Kenya 783.47 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Portugal 775.24 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Haiti 752.16 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Libya 711.10 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 errors and omissions in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Net errors and omissions in Democratic Republic of Congo was 778.40 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 errors and omissions recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 869.51 million BoP, current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest net errors and omissions recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -435.48 million BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for net errors and omissions?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 35th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net errors and omissions rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,237.2%. 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 errors and omissions (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net errors and omissions constitute a residual category needed to ensure that accounts in the balance of payments statement sum to zero. Net errors and omissions are derived as the balance on the financial account minus the balances on the current and capital accounts. 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.