Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index was 0.306 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.306
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
113th
of 176 countries
All-time high
0.36
in 2009
All-time low
0.006
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 0.306.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 0.36 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.006, in 1900.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 113th out of 176 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.
Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.006 | — |
| 1901 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.006 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.009 | +50.0% |
| 1921 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.009 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.019 | +111.1% |
| 1956 | 0.018 | -5.3% |
| 1957 | 0.02 | +11.1% |
| 1958 | 0.029 | +45.0% |
| 1959 | 0.033 | +13.8% |
| 1960 | 0.217 | +557.6% |
| 1961 | 0.28 | +29.0% |
| 1962 | 0.28 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.28 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.28 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.2 | -28.6% |
| 1966 | 0.093 | -53.5% |
| 1967 | 0.105 | +12.9% |
| 1968 | 0.104 | -1.0% |
| 1969 | 0.104 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.101 | -2.9% |
| 1971 | 0.148 | +46.5% |
| 1972 | 0.148 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.148 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.148 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.148 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.147 | -0.7% |
| 1977 | 0.147 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.148 | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 0.148 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.149 | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 0.149 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.15 | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 0.151 | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 0.15 | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 0.149 | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 0.149 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.15 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 0.152 | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 0.152 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.177 | +16.4% |
| 1991 | 0.198 | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 0.2 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 0.168 | -16.0% |
| 1994 | 0.17 | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 0.17 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.17 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.126 | -25.9% |
| 1998 | 0.149 | +18.3% |
| 1999 | 0.149 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.15 | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 0.156 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 0.163 | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 0.18 | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 0.187 | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 0.197 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 0.251 | +27.4% |
| 2007 | 0.355 | +41.4% |
| 2008 | 0.357 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 0.36 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 0.352 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 0.347 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 0.321 | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 0.319 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 0.318 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 0.316 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 0.305 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 0.304 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 0.306 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 0.344 | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 0.347 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 0.342 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 0.336 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 0.333 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 0.308 | -7.5% |
| 2025 | 0.306 | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.009 | 0.009 | 0.009 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.0164 | 0.009 | 0.033 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1943 | 0.093 | 0.28 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1431 | 0.101 | 0.148 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1501 | 0.149 | 0.152 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1677 | 0.126 | 0.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2356 | 0.15 | 0.36 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3232 | 0.304 | 0.352 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3287 | 0.306 | 0.347 | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 20.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.961 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 775.29 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 14.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2,572 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 2.08 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.6562 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 529.38 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 5.76 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 0.306 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 0.36 in 2009.
- What is the lowest tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.006 in 1900.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 113th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is tax revenue vs. electoral democracy index rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. 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 V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Central estimate of the extent to which political leaders are elected under comprehensive suffrage in free and fair elections, and freedoms of association and expression are guaranteed.