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Location

GDP per capita: 2,482 USD (PPP: 7,026 intl$) · Total GDP: 15.7 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Congo, Rep. is 190 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 15.72 billion USD 2,482 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 2,280 USD
GDP (PPP) 7,026 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1960 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 15.72 2,482
2023 15.32 2,478
2022 15.82 2,621
2021 14.83 2,516
2020 11.47 1,994
2019 13.98 2,488
2018 14.77 2,694
2017 11.83 2,212
2016 10.93 2,093
2015 12.43 2,439
2014 17.92 3,601
2013 17.96 3,697
2012 17.69 3,732
2011 15.66 3,396
2010 13.15 2,947
2009 9.72 2,271
2008 11.65 2,832
2007 8.78 2,206
2006 8.07 2,104
2005 6.65 1,799
2004 4.66 1,306
2003 3.50 1,017
2002 3.03 906
2001 2.80 855
2000 3.23 1,024
1999 2.35 776
1998 1.95 660
1997 2.32 804
1996 2.54 899
1995 2.12 770
1994 1.77 662
1993 2.68 1,034
1992 2.93 1,164
1991 2.72 1,113
1990 2.80 1,176
1989 2.39 1,033
1988 2.21 984
1987 2.30 1,052
1986 1.85 872
1985 2.16 1,049
1984 2.19 1,097
1983 2.10 1,075
1982 2.16 1,131
1981 1.99 1,066
1980 1.71 933
1979 1.20 670
1978 0.88 503
1977 0.77 448
1976 0.75 453
1975 0.77 471
1974 0.59 370
1973 0.54 353
1972 0.41 276
1971 0.32 224
1970 0.27 197
1969 0.27 195
1968 0.25 191
1967 0.24 186
1966 0.22 178
1965 0.20 164
1964 0.19 158
1963 0.17 151
1962 0.17 150
1961 0.15 140
1960 0.13 125

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Congo, Rep. play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Congo, Rep. Per Capita
Imports 6.35 billion USD (40.4% of GDP)
Exports 8.30 billion USD (52.8% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Congo, Rep.
Government debt 4.01 billion USD (25.5% of GDP)

Corruption in Congo, Rep.

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 19.9%
2024 19.9%
2023 19.9%
2022 20.1%
2021 22.0%
2020 22.3%
2019 20.5%
2018 20.8%
2017 20.7%
2016 20.3%
2015 20.0%
2014 19.7%
2013 19.8%
2012 19.5%
2011 19.4%
2010 19.3%
2009 19.8%
2008 20.0%
2007 19.9%
2006 19.6%
2005 19.8%
2004 19.9%
2003 19.9%
2002 19.6%
2001 19.9%
2000 19.9%
1999 20.1%
1998 19.9%
1997 19.9%
1996 20.0%
1995 20.2%
1994 20.3%
1993 20.0%
1992 19.9%
1991 19.9%

Inflation rates in percentages 1986 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 3.1%
2023 4.3%
2022 3.0%
2021 1.7%
2020 1.8%
2019 2.2%
2018 1.2%
2017 0.5%
2016 3.2%
2015 3.2%
2014 0.9%
2013 4.6%
2012 5.0%
2011 1.8%
2010 0.4%
2009 4.4%
2008 5.0%
2007 2.7%
2006 6.5%
2005 3.1%
2004 2.4%
2003 -0.6%
2002 4.4%
2001 0.1%
2000 -0.9%
1999 4.1%
1996 10.0%
1995 9.4%
1994 42.4%
1993 4.9%
1992 -3.9%
1991 -1.7%
1990 2.9%
1989 -1.8%
1988 1.0%
1987 0.4%
1986 4.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Congo, Rep. in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Congo, Rep. is 2,482 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 7,026 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Congo, Rep.?

The main economic sectors in Congo, Rep. include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Congo, Rep. in 2024?

The inflation rate in Congo, Rep. is 3.1% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Congo, Rep. including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Congo, Rep.'s economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Congo, Rep.'s economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026