Net trade in goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Net trade in goods and services was -1.56 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods and services 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$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo is -1.56 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.8% on the previous year and up 32.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 160.71 million BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, -4.03 billion BoP, current US$, in 2023.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 136th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -996.10 million BoP, current US$ | -1.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -334.50 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | -1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 160.71 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 133 Bulgaria -1.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 134 Algeria -1.41 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 135 New Caledonia -1.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 137 Cameroon -1.58 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 138 Armenia -1.59 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 139 Albania -1.65 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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 net trade in goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Net trade in goods and services in Democratic Republic of Congo was -1.56 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods and services recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 160.71 million BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods and services recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.03 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for net trade in goods and services?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 136th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods and services rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.5%. 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 trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. 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.