Share of World GDP: Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Congo, Dem. Rep. of the's share of world gdp is currently 0.1% as of 2026. # Congo, Dem.
Current (2026)
0.1%
+2.0% y/y
Peak (1980)
0.2%
Low (2001)
0.0%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Share of World GDP — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
1980 — 2026
Share of World GDP — Congo, Dem. Rep. of the
Analysis# Congo, Dem. Rep. of the Share of World GDP
The Democratic Republic of the Congo currently accounts for 0.103% of global GDP in 2026, reflecting a modest recovery from its nadir of 0.049% in 2001. This figure remains substantially below the country's all-time peak of 0.187% in 1980, representing a 44.9% decline over nearly five decades. The nation's economic footprint has shrunk significantly relative to world output, though from a much smaller base than many comparable economies.
Since 2017, the DRC has entered a consistent growth phase, climbing steadily from 0.073% to the current 0.103%—a 41% increase over nine years. This upward trajectory suggests renewed economic momentum, driven largely by expanding mining activity and agricultural output. Projections through 2030 indicate continued gradual gains, positioning the DRC's share to approach 0.11% if current trends persist, though absolute recovery to 1980 levels remains a distant prospect.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 0.1% | +1.82% |
| 2029 | 0.1% | +2.80% |
| 2028 | 0.1% | +1.90% |
| 2027 | 0.1% | +1.94% |
| 2026 | 0.1% | +1.98% |
| 2025 | 0.1% | +2.02% |
| 2024 | 0.1% | +3.13% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | +5.49% |
| 2022 | 0.1% | +4.60% |
| 2021 | 0.1% | +4.82% |
| 2020 | 0.1% | +9.21% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | +4.11% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | -2.67% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | +2.74% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | +4.29% |
| 2013 | 0.1% | +6.06% |
| 2012 | 0.1% | +4.76% |
| 2011 | 0.1% | +3.28% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.1% | +3.39% |
| 2009 | 0.1% | +1.72% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | +3.57% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | +3.70% |
| 2006 | 0.1% | +0.00% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | +3.85% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | +4.00% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | +2.04% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | +0.00% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -3.92% |
| 2000 | 0.1% | -13.56% |
| 1999 | 0.1% | -6.35% |
| 1998 | 0.1% | -5.97% |
| 1997 | 0.1% | -11.84% |
| 1996 | 0.1% | -5.00% |
| 1995 | 0.1% | -1.23% |
| 1994 | 0.1% | -8.99% |
| 1993 | 0.1% | -15.24% |
| 1992 | 0.1% | -19.23% |
| 1991 | 0.1% | -10.34% |
| 1990 | 0.1% | -10.49% |
| 1989 | 0.2% | -4.71% |
| 1988 | 0.2% | -3.95% |
| 1987 | 0.2% | -1.12% |
| 1986 | 0.2% | +1.70% |
| 1985 | 0.2% | -3.30% |
| 1984 | 0.2% | +0.55% |
| 1983 | 0.2% | -1.09% |
| 1982 | 0.2% | -1.08% |
| 1981 | 0.2% | -1.07% |
| 1980 | 0.2% | — |
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