Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Real gdp growth, annual growth rate was -8.36 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-8.36 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 118.6%
World rank
122nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
976.4 % change on previous year
in 2017
All-time low
-421.27 % change on previous year
in 1990
Years of data
42
1981–2023

Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1981–2023

-50005001.0k1981200220231981: -60.7 % change on previous year1982: -148 % change on previous year1983: 410.6 % change on previous year1984: 243.5 % change on previous year1985: -90.4 % change on previous year1986: 917.2 % change on previous year1987: -43.4 % change on previous year1988: -82.6 % change on previous year1989: -371 % change on previous year1990: -421.3 % change on previous year1991: -28.6 % change on previous year1992: -23.9 % change on previous year1993: -28.7 % change on previous year1994: 54.4 % change on previous year1995: 145 % change on previous year1996: -170.1 % change on previous year1997: -305.2 % change on previous year1998: 50.6 % change on previous year1999: 1.9 % change on previous year2000: -114 % change on previous year2001: 74.2 % change on previous year2002: 240.4 % change on previous year2003: 125 % change on previous year2004: 15.5 % change on previous year2005: 28 % change on previous year2006: -47.9 % change on previous year2007: 67 % change on previous year2008: -13.2 % change on previous year2009: -92.4 % change on previous year2011: -3.2 % change on previous year2012: 14.2 % change on previous year2013: 11 % change on previous year2014: -24.1 % change on previous year2015: -12.9 % change on previous year2016: -93.8 % change on previous year2017: 976.4 % change on previous year2018: 43.2 % change on previous year2019: -90.9 % change on previous year2020: 39.6 % change on previous year2021: 729.7 % change on previous year2022: 44.8 % change on previous year2023: -8.4 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at -8.36 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 118.6% on the previous year and down 175.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 976.4 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -421.27 % change on previous year, in 1990.

That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 122nd out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year

Annual values for Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1981 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1981 -60.71 % change on previous year —
1982 -148.04 % change on previous year +143.9%
1983 410.57 % change on previous year -377.3%
1984 243.55 % change on previous year -40.7%
1985 -90.42 % change on previous year -137.1%
1986 917.24 % change on previous year -1114.4%
1987 -43.41 % change on previous year -104.7%
1988 -82.59 % change on previous year +90.3%
1989 -370.97 % change on previous year +349.2%
1990 -421.27 % change on previous year +13.6%
1991 -28.58 % change on previous year -93.2%
1992 -23.88 % change on previous year -16.4%
1993 -28.73 % change on previous year +20.3%
1994 54.38 % change on previous year -289.3%
1995 144.95 % change on previous year +166.6%
1996 -170.06 % change on previous year -217.3%
1997 -305.17 % change on previous year +79.4%
1998 50.57 % change on previous year -116.6%
1999 1.88 % change on previous year -96.3%
2000 -113.99 % change on previous year -6151.0%
2001 74.19 % change on previous year -165.1%
2002 240.38 % change on previous year +224.0%
2003 125 % change on previous year -48.0%
2004 15.5 % change on previous year -87.6%
2005 27.97 % change on previous year +80.5%
2006 -47.89 % change on previous year -271.2%
2007 66.96 % change on previous year -239.8%
2008 -13.22 % change on previous year -119.7%
2009 -92.37 % change on previous year +598.5%
2011 -3.19 % change on previous year -96.5%
2012 14.17 % change on previous year -544.6%
2013 11.02 % change on previous year -22.3%
2014 -24.13 % change on previous year -319.0%
2015 -12.9 % change on previous year -46.5%
2016 -93.81 % change on previous year +627.1%
2017 976.4 % change on previous year -1140.9%
2018 43.17 % change on previous year -95.6%
2019 -90.86 % change on previous year -310.5%
2020 39.64 % change on previous year -143.6%
2021 729.68 % change on previous year +1740.8%
2022 44.81 % change on previous year -93.9%
2023 -8.36 % change on previous year -118.6%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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.

YearChange FromTo
2000 -6151.0% 1.88 % change on previous year -113.99 % change on previous year
2021 +1740.8% 39.64 % change on previous year 729.68 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 86.14 % change on previous year -370.97 % change on previous year 917.24 % change on previous year 9
1990s -72.59 % change on previous year -421.27 % change on previous year 144.95 % change on previous year 10
2000s 28.25 % change on previous year -113.99 % change on previous year 240.38 % change on previous year 10
2010s 91.1 % change on previous year -93.81 % change on previous year 976.4 % change on previous year 9
2020s 201.44 % change on previous year -8.36 % change on previous year 729.68 % change on previous year 4

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  3. 121 Mauritania, Islamic Republic of -7.36 % change on previous year compare
  4. 123 Switzerland -8.42 % change on previous year compare
  5. 124 Bulgaria -8.59 % change on previous year compare
  6. 125 Côte d'Ivoire -8.79 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was -8.36 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
The highest recorded value was 976.4 % change on previous year in 2017.
What is the lowest real gdp growth, annual growth rate recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
The lowest recorded value was -421.27 % change on previous year in 1990.
How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for real gdp growth, annual growth rate?
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 122nd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is real gdp growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
Over the last ten years it is down 175.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Real gdp growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Real gdp growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
198 places, 7,619 data points, 1981–2026
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The year-on-year percentage change in Real gdp growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.