Inflation in DR Congo
Consumer price inflation in DR Congo averaged 1.3% in the ten years to 2024, in line with the Sub-Saharan Africa regional average of 1.3%. The 2024 average figure was 17.7%. For more information on inflation, visit our dedicated page
DR Congo Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for DR Congo from 2015 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
DR Congo Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 11.4 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 19.9 | 17.7 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 15.8 | 5.3 | 13.1 | 23.8 | 11.7 |
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