Imports of goods and services in Congo
Congo: Imports of goods and services was 4.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Congo, 1978–2021
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Congo recorded 4.49 billion BoP, current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2021.
The figure is up 36.8% on the previous year and down 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Congo peaked at 9.51 billion BoP, current US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 541.27 million BoP, current US$, in 1978.
That places Congo 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 562.03 million BoP, current US$ | 541.27 million BoP, current US$ | 582.79 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 951.96 million BoP, current US$ | 1.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.94 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
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More economy & growth data for Congo
- Gross national expenditure 9.06 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 6.28 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 6.59 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 4.3% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 5.81 billion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 66.1% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 12.9% (2020)
- Gross national expenditure 15.58 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 4.56 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 7.83 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Congo?
- Imports of goods and services in Congo was 4.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 9.51 billion BoP, current US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 541.27 million BoP, current US$ in 1978.
- How does Congo rank for imports of goods and services?
- Congo ranks 148th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.