Inflation Rate (CPI): Congo, Republic of
Congo, Republic of 's inflation rate (cpi) is currently 3.2% as of 2026. # Congo, Republic of Inflation Rate (CPI) Congo's inflation rate stands at 3.
Current (2026)
3.2%
-11.1% y/y
Peak (1997)
12.7%
Low (1988)
-13.0%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Inflation Rate (CPI) — Congo, Republic of
1980 — 2026
Inflation Rate (CPI) — Congo, Republic of
Analysis# Congo, Republic of Inflation Rate (CPI)
Congo's inflation rate stands at 3.2% in 2026, reflecting moderate price growth after years of volatility. The country's 50-year history reveals dramatic swings: an all-time peak of 12.7% in 1997 and a deflationary trough of -13% in 1988. Since 1980, inflation has declined by 56.2 percentage points, marking a significant long-term improvement in price stability despite persistent economic challenges.
The period from 2017 to 2023 marked a notable acceleration, with inflation climbing from 0.4% to 4.3% as the economy faced external pressures and currency fluctuations. The 2023 peak was followed by a slight moderation in 2024-2026, suggesting stabilization around 3-3.6%. Current projections indicate inflation will remain anchored in the 3-4% range, positioning Congo within a more predictable economic environment compared to its turbulent 1990s.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 3.0% | +0.00% |
| 2029 | 3.0% | +0.00% |
| 2028 | 3.0% | +0.00% |
| 2027 | 3.0% | -6.25% |
| 2026 | 3.2% | -11.11% |
| 2025 | 3.6% | +16.13% |
| 2024 | 3.1% | -27.91% |
| 2023 | 4.3% | +43.33% |
| 2022 | 3.0% | +50.00% |
| 2021 | 2.0% | +42.86% |
| 2020 | 1.4% | +250.00% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | -66.67% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | +200.00% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | -87.50% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | +0.00% |
| 2015 | 3.2% | +255.56% |
| 2014 | 0.9% | -80.43% |
| 2013 | 4.6% | -8.00% |
| 2012 | 5.0% | +177.78% |
| 2011 | 1.8% | +350.00% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.4% | -90.70% |
| 2009 | 4.3% | -28.33% |
| 2008 | 6.0% | +130.77% |
| 2007 | 2.6% | -44.68% |
| 2006 | 4.7% | +88.00% |
| 2005 | 2.5% | -32.43% |
| 2004 | 3.7% | +117.65% |
| 2003 | 1.7% | -43.33% |
| 2002 | 3.0% | +275.00% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | +60.00% |
| 2000 | 0.5% | -83.33% |
| 1999 | 3.0% | +36.36% |
| 1998 | 2.2% | -82.68% |
| 1997 | 12.7% | +71.62% |
| 1996 | 7.4% | +17.46% |
| 1995 | 6.3% | -16.00% |
| 1994 | 7.5% | +282.93% |
| 1993 | -4.1% | -28.12% |
| 1992 | -3.2% | -134.04% |
| 1991 | 9.4% | +3033.33% |
| 1990 | 0.3% | +103.13% |
| 1989 | -9.6% | +26.15% |
| 1988 | -13.0% | -471.43% |
| 1987 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 1986 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 1985 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 1984 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 1983 | 3.5% | +0.00% |
| 1982 | 3.5% | +337.50% |
| 1981 | 0.8% | -89.04% |
| 1980 | 7.3% | — |
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