Net portfolio investment in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Net portfolio investment was 14.42 million usd in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net portfolio investment in Democratic Republic of Congo is 14.42 million usd, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 329.6% on the previous year and up 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3.53 billion usd in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3.36 million usd, in 2013.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 94th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13.40 million usd | — |
| 2006 | 413.20 million usd | +2983.6% |
| 2007 | 1.83 billion usd | +343.8% |
| 2008 | 1.57 billion usd | -14.1% |
| 2009 | 1.19 billion usd | -24.5% |
| 2010 | 3.24 billion usd | +172.2% |
| 2011 | 2.14 billion usd | -33.8% |
| 2012 | 3.53 billion usd | +64.9% |
| 2013 | 3.36 million usd | -99.9% |
| 2014 | 13.64 million usd | +306.6% |
| 2015 | 94.15 million usd | +590.1% |
| 2016 | 13.22 million usd | -86.0% |
| 2017 | 10.59 million usd | -19.9% |
| 2018 | 38.28 million usd | +261.5% |
| 2019 | 70.21 million usd | +83.4% |
| 2020 | 39.45 million usd | -43.8% |
| 2021 | 47.98 million usd | +21.6% |
| 2022 | 34.82 million usd | -27.4% |
| 2023 | 3.36 million usd | -90.4% |
| 2024 | 14.42 million usd | +329.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 14.42 million usd is above the median for low income countries, which is -2.62 million usd. (16 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 14.42 million usd is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -304,576 usd. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +2983.6% | 13.40 million usd | 413.20 million usd |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.00 billion usd | 13.40 million usd | 1.83 billion usd | 5 |
| 2010s | 915.60 million usd | 3.36 million usd | 3.53 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.00 million usd | 3.36 million usd | 47.98 million usd | 5 |
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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 portfolio investment in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Net portfolio investment in Democratic Republic of Congo was 14.42 million usd in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.53 billion usd in 2012.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.36 million usd in 2013.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for net portfolio investment?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 94th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).