Real GDP Growth: Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Congo, Dem. Rep. of the's real gdp growth is currently 5.3% as of 2026. # Congo, Dem.
Current (2026)
5.3%
+0.0% y/y
Peak (2005)
9.8%
Low (1993)
-13.5%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Real GDP Growth — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
1980 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Analysis# Congo, Dem. Rep. of the Real GDP Growth
The Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded real GDP growth of 5.3% in 2026, positioning the economy in moderate expansion territory. This rate sits well below the nation's all-time peak of 9.8% in 2005, yet demonstrates substantial recovery from the catastrophic contraction of -13.5% in 1993. Since 1980, the country has achieved cumulative growth of 120.8%, reflecting long-term economic development despite significant volatility.
Recent years reveal a sharp turnaround after pandemic-induced stagnation. Growth slumped to 1.7% in both 2020 and 2021, then accelerated dramatically to 9.2% in 2022 and 8.5% in 2023—driven largely by commodity exports. The subsequent deceleration to 6.5% in 2024 has stabilized at 5.3% through 2026, suggesting the economy is settling into a sustainable mid-range growth pattern following the post-pandemic surge.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 5.4% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 5.4% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 5.4% | +0.00% |
| 2027 | 5.4% | +1.89% |
| 2026 | 5.3% | +0.00% |
| 2025 | 5.3% | -18.46% |
| 2024 | 6.5% | -23.53% |
| 2023 | 8.5% | -7.61% |
| 2022 | 9.2% | +441.18% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | +0.00% |
| 2020 | 1.7% | -62.22% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | -6.25% |
| 2018 | 4.8% | +29.73% |
| 2017 | 3.7% | +825.00% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | -93.75% |
| 2015 | 6.4% | -12.33% |
| 2014 | 7.3% | -23.96% |
| 2013 | 9.6% | +10.34% |
| 2012 | 8.7% | +14.47% |
| 2011 | 7.6% | -2.56% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.8% | +1200.00% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | -91.89% |
| 2008 | 7.4% | -12.94% |
| 2007 | 8.5% | +66.67% |
| 2006 | 5.1% | -47.96% |
| 2005 | 9.8% | +27.27% |
| 2004 | 7.7% | +16.67% |
| 2003 | 6.6% | +127.59% |
| 2002 | 2.9% | +238.10% |
| 2001 | -2.1% | +74.07% |
| 2000 | -8.1% | -113.16% |
| 1999 | -3.8% | +2.56% |
| 1998 | -3.9% | +50.00% |
| 1997 | -7.8% | -310.53% |
| 1996 | -1.9% | -167.86% |
| 1995 | 2.8% | +145.90% |
| 1994 | -6.1% | +54.81% |
| 1993 | -13.5% | -28.57% |
| 1992 | -10.5% | -25.00% |
| 1991 | -8.4% | -27.27% |
| 1990 | -6.6% | -407.69% |
| 1989 | -1.3% | -360.00% |
| 1988 | 0.5% | -81.48% |
| 1987 | 2.7% | -42.55% |
| 1986 | 4.7% | +840.00% |
| 1985 | 0.5% | -89.58% |
| 1984 | 4.8% | +242.86% |
| 1983 | 1.4% | +380.00% |
| 1982 | -0.5% | -155.56% |
| 1981 | 0.9% | -62.50% |
| 1980 | 2.4% | — |
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