Service exports (BoP, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Service exports (BoP, current US$) was 548.13 million BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Service exports 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$.
Analysis
In 2025, service exports in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 548.13 million BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 70.2% on the previous year and up 216.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service exports in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 828.20 million BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 49.36 million BoP, current US$, in 2023.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 151st of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service exports (BoP, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 343.20 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 432.90 million BoP, current US$ | +26.1% |
| 2007 | 392.40 million BoP, current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 828.20 million BoP, current US$ | +111.1% |
| 2009 | 649.90 million BoP, current US$ | -21.5% |
| 2010 | 388.60 million BoP, current US$ | -40.2% |
| 2011 | 739.40 million BoP, current US$ | +90.3% |
| 2012 | 287.69 million BoP, current US$ | -61.1% |
| 2013 | 296.09 million BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 314.80 million BoP, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2015 | 173.35 million BoP, current US$ | -44.9% |
| 2016 | 127.81 million BoP, current US$ | -26.3% |
| 2017 | 108.14 million BoP, current US$ | -15.4% |
| 2018 | 114.80 million BoP, current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 141.89 million BoP, current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2020 | 143.63 million BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 168.69 million BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2022 | 69.72 million BoP, current US$ | -58.7% |
| 2023 | 49.36 million BoP, current US$ | -29.2% |
| 2024 | 321.99 million BoP, current US$ | +552.4% |
| 2025 | 548.13 million BoP, current US$ | +70.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 548.13 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 484.47 million BoP, current US$, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 548.13 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 514.12 million BoP, current US$, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Service exports (BoP, current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +552.4% | 49.36 million BoP, current US$ | 321.99 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 529.32 million BoP, current US$ | 343.20 million BoP, current US$ | 828.20 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 269.26 million BoP, current US$ | 108.14 million BoP, current US$ | 739.40 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 216.92 million BoP, current US$ | 49.36 million BoP, current US$ | 548.13 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 148 Burkina Faso 630.15 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 149 Malawi 607.10 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 150 Palestine 606.76 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 152 New Caledonia 539.98 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 153 Guyana 528.91 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 154 Saint Kitts and Nevis 528.83 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -8.36 % change on previous year (2023)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -13.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0076 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 6.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -17.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 4.5 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.016 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 12.94 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service exports in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Service exports in Democratic Republic of Congo was 548.13 million BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service exports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 828.20 million BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest service exports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.36 million BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for service exports?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 151st out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is service exports rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 216.2%. 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 Service exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of services are services provided by residents to non-residents. 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.