Service imports in Congo
Congo: Service imports was 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
1.71 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 64.0%
World rank
132nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
3.80 billion BoP, current US$
in 2011
All-time low
219.84 million BoP, current US$
in 1979
Years of data
42
1978–2021
Service imports in Congo, 1978–2021
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service imports in Congo is 1.71 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 64.0% on the previous year and down 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Congo peaked at 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 219.84 million BoP, current US$, in 1979.
That places Congo 132nd out of 200 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Service imports in Congo, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 259.21 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 219.84 million BoP, current US$ | -15.2% |
| 1980 | 480.05 million BoP, current US$ | +118.4% |
| 1981 | 713.29 million BoP, current US$ | +48.6% |
| 1982 | 697.35 million BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 727.36 million BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 391.30 million BoP, current US$ | -46.2% |
| 1985 | 525.58 million BoP, current US$ | +34.3% |
| 1986 | 656.79 million BoP, current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 532.05 million BoP, current US$ | -19.0% |
| 1988 | 560.12 million BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 494.03 million BoP, current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1990 | 769.10 million BoP, current US$ | +55.7% |
| 1991 | 786.58 million BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 737.46 million BoP, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 845.45 million BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1994 | 995.85 million BoP, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1995 | 691.69 million BoP, current US$ | -30.5% |
| 1996 | 936.01 million BoP, current US$ | +35.3% |
| 1997 | 748.47 million BoP, current US$ | -20.0% |
| 1998 | 857.42 million BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1999 | 868.92 million BoP, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 740.17 million BoP, current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2001 | 852.91 million BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 931.26 million BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 877.40 million BoP, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2005 | 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +39.2% |
| 2006 | 2.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +71.3% |
| 2007 | 2.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 2.71 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 3.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2010 | 3.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2012 | 2.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.3% |
| 2013 | 2.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 3.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 3.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 2.22 billion BoP, current US$ | -40.4% |
| 2019 | 1.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -25.0% |
| 2020 | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -37.4% |
| 2021 | 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +64.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.40 billion BoP, current US$, 71% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Congo's 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.54 billion BoP, current US$, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 239.53 million BoP, current US$ | 219.84 million BoP, current US$ | 259.21 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 577.79 million BoP, current US$ | 391.30 million BoP, current US$ | 727.36 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 823.70 million BoP, current US$ | 691.69 million BoP, current US$ | 995.85 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 740.17 million BoP, current US$ | 3.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More economy & growth data for Congo
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.79 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.01 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 25.39 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0016 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.01 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 603.62 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -3.65 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0384 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 95.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 6.03 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is service imports in Congo?
- Service imports in Congo was 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 219.84 million BoP, current US$ in 1979.
- How does Congo rank for service imports?
- Congo ranks 132nd out of 200 countries with data for 2021.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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 imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to 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.