Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Congo
Congo: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 38.25 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Congo, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Congo is 38.25, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 28.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Congo peaked at 79.97 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 28.59, in 2020.
That places Congo 16th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33.14 | — |
| 2001 | 50.62 | +52.8% |
| 2002 | 42.29 | -16.5% |
| 2003 | 44.89 | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 39.03 | -13.0% |
| 2005 | 44.55 | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 48.14 | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 74.73 | +55.3% |
| 2008 | 51.59 | -31.0% |
| 2009 | 71.07 | +37.8% |
| 2010 | 55.54 | -21.9% |
| 2011 | 50.99 | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 39.36 | -22.8% |
| 2013 | 40.07 | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 51.08 | +27.5% |
| 2015 | 79.97 | +56.5% |
| 2016 | 79.05 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 53.74 | -32.0% |
| 2018 | 38.37 | -28.6% |
| 2019 | 35.38 | -7.8% |
| 2020 | 28.59 | -19.2% |
| 2021 | 33.53 | +17.3% |
| 2022 | 41.86 | +24.8% |
| 2023 | 51.69 | +23.5% |
| 2024 | 47.12 | -8.8% |
| 2025 | 43.65 | -7.4% |
| 2026 | 40.07 | -8.2% |
| 2027 | 38.25 | -4.5% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 38.25 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Congo's 38.25 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 | 33.14 | 74.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.35 | 35.38 | 79.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.6 | 28.59 | 51.69 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Congo
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 40.49 units per person (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Congo?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Congo was 38.25 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 79.97 in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.59 in 2020.
- How does Congo rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Congo ranks 16th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this 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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About this data
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.