Economic Growth in DR Congo
DR Congo's economy recorded an average growth rate of 5.8% in the decade leading up to 2022, which is in line with the 3.0% average for Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022, real GDP growth was 8.9%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
DR Congo GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for DR Congo from 2013 to 2022.
Source: World Bank.
DR Congo GDP Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 5.8 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 6.2 | 8.9 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 47.6 | 51.8 | 48.7 | 55.4 | 58.1 |
| GDP (CDF bn) | 77,181 | 85,314 | 90,181 | 110,115 | 125,121 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 38.6 | 10.5 | 5.7 | 22.1 | 13.6 |
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