Imports by region of origin in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Imports by region of origin was 624.56 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 624.56 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.5% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 809.84 million current US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 27.11 million current US$, in 1999.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 110th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 64.00 million current US$ | 61.80 million current US$ | 66.20 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 82.39 million current US$ | 51.50 million current US$ | 109.10 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1960s | 68.90 million current US$ | 48.10 million current US$ | 88.70 million current US$ | 7 |
| 1970s | 94.40 million current US$ | 62.50 million current US$ | 135.10 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 92.66 million current US$ | 61.70 million current US$ | 117.68 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 63.00 million current US$ | 27.11 million current US$ | 114.11 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 494.20 million current US$ | 419.26 million current US$ | 671.94 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 588.12 million current US$ | 264.25 million current US$ | 809.84 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 531.26 million current US$ | 190.17 million current US$ | 721.51 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.5% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.9% (2016)
- GDP per capita 567.56 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.9% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 64.04 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 567.56 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,677 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 3.80 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.35 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 9.51 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Imports by region of origin in Democratic Republic of Congo was 624.56 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 809.84 million current US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.11 million current US$ in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for imports by region of origin?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 110th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. 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 (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.