Democratic Republic of the Congo's GDP changed from approximately $68B 605M in 1980 to $73B 761M in 2024, showing an overall 7.5% increased during the period.
The lowest GDP was recorded in 2001 at $7B 246M, and the highest in 2024 at $73B 761M.
Over the 44-year span, the GDP showed a overall increase with some decline trend, with an average annual growth rate of 0.2%.
For comparison, the average annual growth rate of Uganda was 4.7%, and that of Rwanda was 5.2%.
Democratic Republic of the Congo GDP from 1980 to 2024
The total market value of goods and services produced annually in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Overview of Democratic Republic of the Congo's GDP (1980–2024)
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded a 7.5% increased from 1980 to 2024.
The average GDP during this period was $35B 663M, and the median was $34B 951M.
GDP fluctuated within a range of $66B 515M, with a standard deviation of $17B 481M.
The average annual change was $87M 646K.
Highest and Lowest GDP Records
- Lowest GDP: 2001, $7B 246M
- Highest GDP: 2024, $73B 761M
- Most Recent GDP: 2024, $73B 761M
Notable Annual GDP Changes
- 1993: Significant increase in GDP
- 1994: Noticeable drop in GDP
Overall pattern: overall increase with some decline
Global Economic Events and Democratic Republic of the Congo's GDP
COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)
- Period: From 2019 to 2020
- GDP Change: $50B 891M → $49B 613M
- Outcome: declined
2008 Global Financial Crisis
- Period: From 2007 to 2009
- GDP Change: $18B 598M → $18B 626M
- Outcome: remained stable
2001 Dot-com Bubble Burst
- Period: From 2000 to 2001
- GDP Change: $19B 77M → $7B 246M
- Outcome: sharply declined
1998 Asian Financial Crisis
- Period: From 1997 to 1998
- GDP Change: $28B 819M → $21B 89M
- Outcome: sharply declined
Key Economic Indicators of Democratic Republic of the Congo (1980–2024)
| year | GDP Growth | Nominal GDP | PPP GDP | GDP per Capita | PPP per Capita | Savings | Population | Current Account | Fiscal Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1980 | 2.405 % | $ 68B 605M | $ 19B 237M | $ 2,730.69 | $ 765.68 | 5.21 % | 25M 124K people | -0.37 % | 0 % |
1981 | 0.945 % | $ 59B 726M | $ 21B 256M | $ 2,301.28 | $ 819.01 | 5.05 % | 25M 953K people | -0.883 % | 0 % |
1982 | -0.454 % | $ 64B 938M | $ 22B 467M | $ 2,422.24 | $ 838.02 | 3.85 % | 26M 810K people | -0.8 % | 0 % |
1983 | 1.41 % | $ 52B 378M | $ 23B 676M | $ 1,891.28 | $ 854.90 | 4.68 % | 27M 694K people | -0.551 % | 0 % |
1984 | 4.844 % | $ 34B 951M | $ 25B 719M | $ 1,221.72 | $ 899 | 6.44 % | 28M 608K people | 0.102 % | 0 % |
1985 | 0.464 % | $ 31B 943M | $ 26B 655M | $ 1,080.90 | $ 901.97 | 7.25 % | 29M 552K people | -0.288 % | 0 % |
1986 | 4.72 % | $ 35B 840M | $ 28B 475M | $ 1,174.02 | $ 932.78 | 6.73 % | 30M 528K people | -1.238 % | 0 % |
1987 | 2.671 % | $ 33B 932M | $ 29B 961M | $ 1,076 | $ 950.07 | 5.34 % | 31M 535K people | -3.205 % | 0 % |
1988 | 0.465 % | $ 39B 314M | $ 31B 161M | $ 1,206.85 | $ 956.58 | 7.22 % | 32M 576K people | -1.489 % | 0 % |
1989 | -1.26 % | $ 40B 6M | $ 31B 975M | $ 1,188.85 | $ 950.21 | 6.48 % | 33M 651K people | -2.155 % | 0 % |
1990 | -6.568 % | $ 41B 448M | $ 30B 993M | $ 1,192.38 | $ 891.60 | 6.03 % | 34M 761K people | -1.726 % | 0 % |
1991 | -8.445 % | $ 40B 250M | $ 29B 335M | $ 1,120.91 | $ 816.95 | 1.33 % | 35M 908K people | -2.346 % | 0 % |
1992 | -10.462 % | $ 36B 333M | $ 26B 865M | $ 973.20 | $ 719.58 | 3.88 % | 37M 334K people | -2.085 % | 0 % |
1993 | -13.468 % | $ 47B 450M | $ 23B 798M | $ 1,222.44 | $ 613.09 | 3.03 % | 38M 816K people | -0.786 % | 0 % |
1994 | -6.144 % | $ 25B 746M | $ 22B 812M | $ 639.61 | $ 566.73 | 0.61 % | 40M 253K people | -1.079 % | 0 % |
1995 | 2.762 % | $ 25B 21M | $ 23B 934M | $ 601.80 | $ 575.67 | 2.51 % | 41M 576K people | 0.061 % | 0 % |
1996 | -1.935 % | $ 32B 98M | $ 23B 901M | $ 750.74 | $ 558.99 | 5.35 % | 42M 757K people | -0.116 % | 0.116 % |
1997 | -7.84 % | $ 28B 819M | $ 22B 407M | $ 642.73 | $ 499.73 | 50.84 % | 44M 838K people | -0.695 % | -0.466 % |
1998 | -3.875 % | $ 21B 89M | $ 21B 781M | $ 461.12 | $ 476.24 | 50.41 % | 45M 734K people | -2.021 % | -0.639 % |
1999 | -3.802 % | $ 19B 147M | $ 21B 249M | $ 410.45 | $ 455.50 | 13.39 % | 46M 649K people | -0.588 % | -0.863 % |