PPP conversion factor for private consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: PPP conversion factor for private consumption was 928.6 LCU per international $ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
PPP conversion factor for private consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1994–2021
Source: ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in LCU per international $.
Analysis
In 2021, ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 928.6 LCU per international $. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 69.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 928.6 LCU per international $ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0141 LCU per international $, in 1994.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 16th out of 201 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.84 LCU per international $ | 0.0141 LCU per international $ | 7.09 LCU per international $ | 6 |
| 2000s | 299.84 LCU per international $ | 42.11 LCU per international $ | 464.15 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 592.05 LCU per international $ | 489.08 LCU per international $ | 812.99 LCU per international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 907.29 LCU per international $ | 885.97 LCU per international $ | 928.6 LCU per international $ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 13 Uganda 1,337 LCU per international $ compare
- 14 Madagascar 1,315 LCU per international $ compare
- 15 Mongolia 1,181 LCU per international $ compare
- 17 South Korea 880.12 LCU per international $ compare
- 18 Tanzania 661.5 LCU per international $ compare
- 19 Malawi 627.17 LCU per international $ 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 ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Ppp conversion factor for private consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo was 928.6 LCU per international $ in 2021, according to ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 928.6 LCU per international $ in 2021.
- What is the lowest ppp conversion factor for private consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0141 LCU per international $ in 1994.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for ppp conversion factor for private consumption?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 16th out of 201 countries with data for 2021.
- Is ppp conversion factor for private consumption rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from ICP, Eurostat PPP Programme, and OECD PPP Programme, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of PPP conversion factor for private consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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