SDRs holdings, SDR in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: SDRs holdings, SDR was 507.99 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
SDRs holdings, SDR in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdrs holdings, sdr in Democratic Republic of Congo is 507.99 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 17.6% on the previous year and up 56.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdrs holdings, sdr in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1.05 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 72nd out of 194 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.
SDRs holdings, SDR in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 15.62 million | — |
| 1971 | 15.71 million | +0.6% |
| 1972 | 7.36 million | -53.2% |
| 1973 | 6.88 million | -6.5% |
| 1974 | 6.39 million | -7.1% |
| 1975 | 19.96 million | +212.4% |
| 1976 | 27.10 million | +35.8% |
| 1977 | 30,000 | -99.9% |
| 1978 | 4.39 million | +14533.3% |
| 1979 | 120,000 | -97.3% |
| 1980 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 560,000 | — |
| 1982 | 20,000 | -96.4% |
| 1983 | 20.97 million | +104750.0% |
| 1984 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 190,000 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 80,000 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 3.74 million | — |
| 1990 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 6.12 million | — |
| 2003 | 5.35 million | -12.5% |
| 2004 | 3.54 million | -33.8% |
| 2005 | 963,155 | -72.8% |
| 2006 | 173,140 | -82.0% |
| 2007 | 2.08 million | +1101.3% |
| 2008 | 3.88 million | +86.7% |
| 2009 | 390.76 million | +9962.4% |
| 2010 | 353.20 million | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 352.51 million | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 352.31 million | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 352.19 million | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 352.03 million | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 324.49 million | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 167.99 million | -48.2% |
| 2017 | 63.04 million | -62.5% |
| 2018 | 12.63 million | -80.0% |
| 2019 | 38.35 million | +203.7% |
| 2020 | 26.92 million | -29.8% |
| 2021 | 1.05 billion | +3794.8% |
| 2022 | 683.12 million | -34.8% |
| 2023 | 652.23 million | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 616.53 million | -5.5% |
| 2025 | 507.99 million | -17.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 507.99 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 68.68 million, 7.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 507.99 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 68.68 million, 7.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDRs holdings, SDR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | +104750.0% | 20,000 | 20.97 million |
| 1978 | +14533.3% | 30,000 | 4.39 million |
| 2009 | +9962.4% | 3.88 million | 390.76 million |
| 2021 | +3794.8% | 26.92 million | 1.05 billion |
| 2007 | +1101.3% | 173,140 | 2.08 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.36 million | 30,000 | 27.10 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.56 million | 0 | 20.97 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.29 million | 0 | 390.76 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 236.87 million | 12.63 million | 353.20 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 589.18 million | 26.92 million | 1.05 billion | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0117 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 9.45 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0231 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 18.6 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0168 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per capita 13.58 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdrs holdings, sdr in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Sdrs holdings, sdr in Democratic Republic of Congo was 507.99 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdrs holdings, sdr recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.05 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdrs holdings, sdr recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for sdrs holdings, sdr?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 72nd out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdrs holdings, sdr rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.6%. 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, published as part of SDRs holdings, SDR. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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