Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of DR Congo is $123.41 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 5.9%. GDP per capita is $1,122.
DR Congo GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of DR Congo has grown from $68.61 billion in 1980 to $123.41 billion in 2026.
DR Congo GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of DR Congo. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
2.05%
Best Year
2005 (+9.8%)
Worst Year
1993 (-13.5%)
Years of Contraction
13 of 47
GDP per capita in DR Congo rose from $871 in 2025 to $1,122 in 2026, an increase of 28.8%.
"DR Congo GDP", "DR Congo gross domestic product", and "DR Congo economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of DR Congo
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for DR Congo for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
DR Congo nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$123,406,000,000
5.9%
$1,122
3.25%
2025
$92,833,000,000
5.7%
$871
3.25%
2024
$76,731,000,000
6.1%
$744
3.25%
2023
$69,844,000,000
8.5%
$699
3.25%
2022
$70,422,000,000
9.3%
$728
3.25%
2021
$59,068,000,000
6.4%
$630
3.26%
2020
$46,682,000,000
0.8%
$514
3.28%
2019
$46,844,000,000
0.6%
$533
3.28%
2018
$46,660,000,000
6.1%
$548
3.28%
2017
$37,499,000,000
4.2%
$455
3.28%
2016
$38,086,000,000
0.4%
$477
3.28%
2015
$40,154,000,000
6.4%
$520
3.19%
2014
$38,355,000,000
7.3%
$512
3.2%
2013
$34,908,000,000
9.6%
$481
3.22%
2012
$30,074,000,000
8.7%
$428
3.24%
2011
$26,406,000,000
7.6%
$388
3.26%
2010
$22,340,000,000
7.8%
$339
3.28%
2009
$18,626,000,000
0.6%
$292
3.29%
2008
$22,665,000,000
7.4%
$367
3.3%
2007
$18,598,000,000
8.5%
$311
3.29%
2006
$15,403,000,000
5.1%
$266
3.28%
2005
$12,720,000,000
9.8%
$227
3.27%
2004
$10,275,000,000
7.7%
$189
3.26%
2003
$9,022,000,000
6.6%
$172
3.2%
2002
$8,720,000,000
2.9%
$171
3.08%
2001
$7,246,000,000
-2.1%
$147
2.91%
2000
$19,077,000,000
-8.1%
$397
3%
1999
$19,147,000,000
-3.8%
$411
2%
1998
$21,089,000,000
-3.9%
$461
2%
1997
$28,819,000,000
-7.8%
$643
4.87%
1996
$32,099,000,000
-1.9%
$751
2.84%
1995
$25,021,000,000
2.8%
$602
3.29%
1994
$25,746,000,000
-6.1%
$640
3.7%
1993
$47,450,000,000
-13.5%
$1,222
3.97%
1992
$36,333,000,000
-10.5%
$973
3.97%
1991
$40,250,000,000
-8.4%
$1,121
3.3%
1990
$41,448,000,000
-6.6%
$1,192
3.3%
1989
$40,006,000,000
-1.3%
$1,189
3.3%
1988
$39,314,000,000
0.5%
$1,207
3.3%
1987
$33,932,000,000
2.7%
$1,076
3.3%
1986
$35,840,000,000
4.7%
$1,174
3.3%
1985
$31,943,000,000
0.5%
$1,081
3.3%
1984
$34,951,000,000
4.8%
$1,222
3.3%
1983
$52,378,000,000
1.4%
$1,891
3.3%
1982
$64,939,000,000
-0.5%
$2,422
3.3%
1981
$59,726,000,000
0.9%
$2,301
3.3%
1980
$68,606,000,000
2.4%
$2,731
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The nominal GDP of DR Congo in 2026 is $123.41 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks DR Congo 71th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of DR Congo?
The GDP growth rate of DR Congo in 2026 is 5.9%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of DR Congo?
GDP per capita in DR Congo in 2026 is $1,122, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of DR Congo expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of DR Congo to reach $175.41 billion by 2031, up from $123.41 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.