What is gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?

The highest recorded value was 3,353 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1956.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?

The lowest recorded value was 543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2001.

How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp per capita?

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 181st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Democratic Republic of Congo: GDP per capita was 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

up 2.4%

World rank

181st

of 184 countries

All-time high

3,353 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1956

All-time low

543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2001

Years of data

1950–2023

GDP per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo is 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3,353 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1956 and was at its lowest, 543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 2001.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 181st out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1950s	3,026 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,327 international-$ in 2021 prices	3,353 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1960s	2,970 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,672 international-$ in 2021 prices	3,254 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1970s	2,650 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,132 international-$ in 2021 prices	3,128 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	2,138 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,895 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,402 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	981.31 international-$ in 2021 prices	639.36 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,575 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	628.22 international-$ in 2021 prices	543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices	715.1 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	935.71 international-$ in 2021 prices	743.44 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,094 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	1,049 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,033 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

178 Mozambique 1,543 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
179 Somalia 1,391 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
180 Central African Republic 1,098 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
182 Burundi 990.77 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
183 Yemen 855.03 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
184 South Sudan 727.03 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

See the full ranking of 184 places →

More economy & growth data for Democratic Republic of Congo

DEC alternative conversion factor 2,677 LCU per US$ (2025)
Imports of goods and services -1.7% (2025)
Trade 87.3% (2025)
External balance on goods and services -0.5% (2025)
External balance on goods and services -1.22 trillion current LCU (2025)
Trade in services 6.1% (2025)
Imports of goods and services 43.9% (2025)
Imports of goods and services 107.01 trillion current LCU (2025)
Gross capital formation 31.7% (2025)
Imports of goods and services 39.98 billion current US$ (2025)

All data for Democratic Republic of Congo →

Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo?: Gdp per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo was 1,072 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?: The highest recorded value was 3,353 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1956.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?: The lowest recorded value was 543.37 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2001.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for gdp per capita?: Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 181st out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?: Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.