Merchandise imports, WB in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Merchandise imports, WB was 9.02 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports, WB in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise imports, wb in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 9.02 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 15.2% on the previous year and up 1,185.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports, wb in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 9.02 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 458.00 million current US$, in 1999.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th of 51 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports, WB in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.05 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 1.01 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 694.00 million current US$ | -31.4% |
| 1998 | 775.00 million current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 458.00 million current US$ | -40.9% |
| 2000 | 669.00 million current US$ | +46.1% |
| 2001 | 702.00 million current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 955.00 million current US$ | +36.0% |
| 2003 | 1.50 billion current US$ | +56.6% |
| 2004 | 2.06 billion current US$ | +37.4% |
| 2005 | 2.46 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2006 | 2.61 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 2.86 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2008 | 6.71 billion current US$ | +134.3% |
| 2009 | 4.95 billion current US$ | -26.3% |
| 2010 | 7.83 billion current US$ | +58.2% |
| 2011 | 9.02 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 9.02 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.72 billion current US$, 5.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 9.02 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.89 billion current US$, 3.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 796.80 million current US$ | 458.00 million current US$ | 1.05 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.55 billion current US$ | 669.00 million current US$ | 6.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.43 billion current US$ | 7.83 billion current US$ | 9.02 billion current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports, wb in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Merchandise imports, wb in Democratic Republic of Congo was 9.02 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 9.02 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 458.00 million current US$ in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for merchandise imports, wb?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 12th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports, wb rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,185.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise imports, WB (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.