Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 36.44 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 36.44.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 48.01 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.66, in 2000.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 18th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.66 | — |
| 2001 | 14.26 | +206.0% |
| 2002 | 15.88 | +11.4% |
| 2003 | 17.9 | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 21.9 | +22.3% |
| 2005 | 27.87 | +27.3% |
| 2006 | 24.51 | -12.0% |
| 2007 | 37.05 | +51.1% |
| 2008 | 38.59 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 35.88 | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 47.86 | +33.4% |
| 2011 | 44.73 | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 36.64 | -18.1% |
| 2013 | 38.42 | +4.8% |
| 2014 | 41.17 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 31.76 | -22.8% |
| 2016 | 36.89 | +16.1% |
| 2017 | 34.83 | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 38.09 | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 32.45 | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 31.18 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 37.57 | +20.5% |
| 2022 | 43.74 | +16.4% |
| 2023 | 47.45 | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 48.01 | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 40.82 | -15.0% |
| 2026 | 37.34 | -8.5% |
| 2027 | 36.44 | -2.4% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 36.44 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 36.44 is above the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +206.0% | 4.66 | 14.26 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.85 | 4.66 | 38.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.28 | 31.76 | 47.86 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.32 | 31.18 | 48.01 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Democratic Republic of Congo was 36.44 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 48.01 in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.66 in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 18th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.