Terms of trade in Congo
Congo: Terms of trade was 235.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
235.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
2nd
of 41 countries
All-time high
235.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 2011
All-time low
-81.75 goods and services, 2000 = 100
in 1990
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Terms of trade in Congo, 1960–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in goods and services, 2000 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for terms of trade in Congo is 235.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
That represents a change of up 50.0% on the previous year and up 165.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade in Congo peaked at 235.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011 and was at its lowest, -81.75 goods and services, 2000 = 100, in 1990.
That places Congo 2nd out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade in Congo, year by year
| Year | goods and services, 2000 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 66.5 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | — |
| 1961 | 66.99 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 1962 | 66.2 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 68.3 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 69.23 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 67.61 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 68.57 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 68.61 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 57.41 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -16.3% |
| 1969 | 52.48 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -8.6% |
| 1970 | 47.95 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -8.6% |
| 1971 | 47.86 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 40.98 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -14.4% |
| 1973 | 53.04 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +29.4% |
| 1974 | 63.16 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +19.1% |
| 1975 | 41.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -34.1% |
| 1976 | 41.68 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 40.61 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 37.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -7.3% |
| 1979 | 39.24 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 46.62 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +18.8% |
| 1981 | 48.15 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 67.9 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +41.0% |
| 1983 | 63.16 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 67.22 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 54.14 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -19.5% |
| 1986 | 32.09 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -40.7% |
| 1987 | 35.51 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +10.6% |
| 1988 | 29.45 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -17.1% |
| 1989 | 37.06 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +25.8% |
| 1990 | -81.75 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -320.6% |
| 1991 | 62.47 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -176.4% |
| 1992 | 57.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -7.5% |
| 1993 | 58.84 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 62.45 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 58.88 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -5.7% |
| 1996 | 66.04 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 68.1 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 52.03 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -23.6% |
| 1999 | 62.83 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +20.7% |
| 2000 | 100 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +59.2% |
| 2001 | 88.88 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 95.62 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 71.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -24.9% |
| 2004 | 107 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +49.1% |
| 2005 | 111.57 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 108.48 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 156.15 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +43.9% |
| 2008 | 170.76 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 136.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 157.16 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +15.0% |
| 2011 | 235.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | +50.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 65.19 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 52.48 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 69.23 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1970s | 45.38 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 37.65 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 63.16 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 48.13 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 29.45 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 67.9 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | -81.75 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 68.1 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 114.69 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 71.77 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 170.76 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 196.44 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 157.16 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 235.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100 | 2 |
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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)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -10.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3387 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 851.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate -14.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 197.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 495,620 current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 2.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9073 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade in Congo?
- Terms of trade in Congo was 235.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest terms of trade recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 235.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 2011.
- What is the lowest terms of trade recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -81.75 goods and services, 2000 = 100 in 1990.
- How does Congo rank for terms of trade?
- Congo ranks 2nd out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is terms of trade rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 165.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Terms of trade (goods and services, 2000 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The terms of trade index shows the national accounts exports price index divided by the imports price index, with 2000 equaling 100.