Service imports in Congo
Congo: Service imports was 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Service imports in Congo, 1978–2021
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for service imports in Congo is 1.71 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 64.0% on the previous year and down 55.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, service imports in Congo peaked at 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 219.84 million BoP, current US$, in 1979.
That places Congo 131st out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 239.53 million BoP, current US$ | 219.84 million BoP, current US$ | 259.21 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 577.79 million BoP, current US$ | 391.30 million BoP, current US$ | 727.36 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 823.70 million BoP, current US$ | 691.69 million BoP, current US$ | 995.85 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 740.17 million BoP, current US$ | 3.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.04 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
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 service imports in Congo?
- Service imports in Congo was 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest service imports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.80 billion BoP, current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest service imports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 219.84 million BoP, current US$ in 1979.
- How does Congo rank for service imports?
- Congo ranks 131st out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is service imports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.1%. 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 Service imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of services are 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.