Gross fixed capital formation in Congo

Congo: Gross fixed capital formation was 2.76 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.76 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
48th
of 180 countries
All-time high
5.73 trillion current LCU
in 2015
All-time low
46.40 billion current LCU
in 1978
Years of data
52
1974–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Congo, 1974–2025

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Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.

Analysis

In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Congo stood at 2.76 trillion current LCU.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.1% on the previous year and down 51.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Congo peaked at 5.73 trillion current LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, 46.40 billion current LCU, in 1978.

Congo ranks 48th of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 53.98 billion current LCU 46.40 billion current LCU 66.20 billion current LCU 6
1980s 226.45 billion current LCU 110.60 billion current LCU 424.10 billion current LCU 10
1990s 291.48 billion current LCU 131.30 billion current LCU 520.05 billion current LCU 10
2000s 1.14 trillion current LCU 474.51 billion current LCU 2.47 trillion current LCU 10
2010s 3.51 trillion current LCU 2.14 trillion current LCU 5.73 trillion current LCU 10
2020s 2.17 trillion current LCU 1.54 trillion current LCU 2.76 trillion current LCU 6

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 45 Kenya 3.15 trillion current LCU compare
  2. 46 Gabon 3.10 trillion current LCU compare
  3. 47 Ethiopia 3.04 trillion current LCU compare
  4. 49 Burkina Faso 2.69 trillion current LCU compare
  5. 50 Niger 2.64 trillion current LCU compare
  6. 51 Armenia 2.42 trillion current LCU compare

See the full ranking of 180 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Congo?
Gross fixed capital formation in Congo was 2.76 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 5.73 trillion current LCU in 2015.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 46.40 billion current LCU in 1978.
How does Congo rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Congo ranks 48th out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU)
Unit
current LCU
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
180 places, 8,131 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.