Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) was 181.95 million FAO, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
181.95 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 21.7%
World rank
7th
of 53 countries
All-time high
194.04 million FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
3.37 million FAO, current US$
in 1968
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Forest products exports in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, forest products exports in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 181.95 million FAO, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.7% on the previous year and up 3,492.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, forest products exports in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 194.04 million FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.37 million FAO, current US$, in 1968.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.15 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 8.59 million FAO, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 9.66 million FAO, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1964 | 6.57 million FAO, current US$ | -32.1% |
| 1965 | 6.63 million FAO, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 6.43 million FAO, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1967 | 5.16 million FAO, current US$ | -19.7% |
| 1968 | 3.37 million FAO, current US$ | -34.7% |
| 1969 | 3.73 million FAO, current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1970 | 4.10 million FAO, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1971 | 5.10 million FAO, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 1972 | 7.61 million FAO, current US$ | +49.3% |
| 1973 | 8.50 million FAO, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1974 | 9.75 million FAO, current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1975 | 9.75 million FAO, current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 14.53 million FAO, current US$ | +49.0% |
| 1977 | 10.74 million FAO, current US$ | -26.1% |
| 1978 | 13.26 million FAO, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 1979 | 15.67 million FAO, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 22.16 million FAO, current US$ | +41.4% |
| 1981 | 22.95 million FAO, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1982 | 19.07 million FAO, current US$ | -16.9% |
| 1983 | 22.58 million FAO, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1984 | 14.70 million FAO, current US$ | -34.9% |
| 1985 | 16.54 million FAO, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1986 | 16.35 million FAO, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 16.80 million FAO, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 18.85 million FAO, current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 18.39 million FAO, current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 44.63 million FAO, current US$ | +142.7% |
| 1991 | 44.78 million FAO, current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 59.63 million FAO, current US$ | +33.2% |
| 1993 | 49.84 million FAO, current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1994 | 62.56 million FAO, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1995 | 65.17 million FAO, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 75.14 million FAO, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1997 | 40.69 million FAO, current US$ | -45.8% |
| 1998 | 30.42 million FAO, current US$ | -25.2% |
| 1999 | 19.98 million FAO, current US$ | -34.3% |
| 2000 | 21.04 million FAO, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 5.07 million FAO, current US$ | -75.9% |
| 2002 | 22.57 million FAO, current US$ | +345.6% |
| 2003 | 31.58 million FAO, current US$ | +39.9% |
| 2004 | 49.68 million FAO, current US$ | +57.3% |
| 2005 | 61.23 million FAO, current US$ | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 131.56 million FAO, current US$ | +114.9% |
| 2007 | 182.55 million FAO, current US$ | +38.8% |
| 2008 | 194.04 million FAO, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 105.10 million FAO, current US$ | -45.8% |
| 2010 | 149.49 million FAO, current US$ | +42.2% |
| 2011 | 181.95 million FAO, current US$ | +21.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 181.95 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 6.67 million FAO, current US$, 27.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 181.95 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.22 million FAO, current US$, 19.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Forest products exports (FAO, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +345.6% | 5.07 million FAO, current US$ | 22.57 million FAO, current US$ |
| 1990 | +142.7% | 18.39 million FAO, current US$ | 44.63 million FAO, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.48 million FAO, current US$ | 3.37 million FAO, current US$ | 9.66 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.90 million FAO, current US$ | 4.10 million FAO, current US$ | 15.67 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.84 million FAO, current US$ | 14.70 million FAO, current US$ | 22.95 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.28 million FAO, current US$ | 19.98 million FAO, current US$ | 75.14 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 80.44 million FAO, current US$ | 5.07 million FAO, current US$ | 194.04 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 165.72 million FAO, current US$ | 149.49 million FAO, current US$ | 181.95 million FAO, current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 4 Gabon 303.68 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 5 Cote d'Ivoire 279.13 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 6 Ghana 210.94 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 8 Equatorial Guinea 136.84 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 9 Mozambique 132.03 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 10 Egypt 101.31 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is forest products exports in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Forest products exports in Democratic Republic of Congo was 181.95 million FAO, current US$ in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest forest products exports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 194.04 million FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest forest products exports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.37 million FAO, current US$ in 1968.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for forest products exports?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is forest products exports rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,492.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Forest products exports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Forest products exports. Data are in current U.S. dollars.