Republic of the Congo GDP

Gross domestic product at current prices, in US dollars.

GDP in the Republic of the Congo increased to 16.31 USD billion in 2025 from 15.72 USD billion in 2024.

$16.3B
▲ +0.62025 · previous $15.7BAnnual · US$ billion · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Republic of the Congo GDP — History

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Republic of the Congo GDP — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

GDP in the Republic of the Congo increased to 16.31 USD billion in 2025 from 15.72 USD billion in 2024.

Over the last three years it rose twice and fell once.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2024) it was $15.7B, so the latest figure is $0.6B higher.

Over the past five years the average was $15.6B, with a range from $14.8B to $16.3B. The latest value is above that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 1960 and has 66 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 94% of all of them.

The highest value on record is $18.0B (2013) and the lowest is $0.1B (1960). The long-run average is $5.3B.

Compared with other countries

Among 214 economies with recent data, Republic of the Congo ranks 144th from the top. The median across all these economies is $38.4B, so Republic of the Congo is below the typical country.

Within Sub-Saharan Africa (48 economies with data) it ranks 27th; the regional median is $19.8B.

IMF outlook

The IMF World Economic Outlook projects $19.1B in 2026 and $19.0B in 2027 for Republic of the Congo. Projections are forecasts, not actual data, and are revised as new information arrives.

Statistics

Latest
$16.3B2025
Previous
$15.7B
5-year average
$15.6B
Long-run average
$5.3Bsince 1960
All-time high
$18.0B2013
All-time low
$0.1B1960
Observations
66Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
2025$16.3B▲ +0.6
2024$15.7B▲ +0.4
2023$15.3B▼ −0.5
2022$15.8B▲ +1.0
2021$14.8B▲ +3.4
2020$11.5B▼ −2.5
2019$14.0B▼ −0.8
2018$14.8B▲ +2.9
2017$11.8B▲ +0.9
2016$10.9B▼ −1.5
2015$12.4B▼ −5.5
2014$17.9B▼ −0.0
2013$18.0B▲ +0.3
2012$17.7B▲ +2.0
2011$15.7B▲ +2.5
2010$13.1B▲ +3.4
2009$9.7B▼ −1.9
2008$11.6B▲ +2.9
2007$8.8B▲ +0.7
2006$8.1B▲ +1.4
2005$6.7B▲ +2.0
2004$4.7B▲ +1.2
2003$3.5B▲ +0.5
2002$3.0B▲ +0.2
2001$2.8B▼ −0.4
2000$3.2B▲ +0.9
1999$2.4B▲ +0.4
1998$1.9B▼ −0.4
1997$2.3B▼ −0.2
1996$2.5B

GDP — Republic of the Congo vs Peers

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Understanding GDP — a simple guide

What it measures

The total value of goods and services produced in a year, at current prices, converted to US dollars.

How it is calculated

The total value of all final goods and services produced in a year at current prices, converted into US dollars at market exchange rates.

Simple example

A GDP of $4,000 billion ($4 trillion) means the economy produced goods and services worth that amount in one year.

▲ When it is high or rising

A larger GDP means a bigger economy. Market size matters for companies, trade and global influence.

▼ When it is low or falling

A smaller GDP means a smaller economy — but growth rate and income per person matter as much as size.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

Dollar GDP measures the absolute size of an economy and is used to rank economies and scale other figures (debt, trade, reserves).

How to read it

Year-to-year changes include currency movements and inflation, so use the real GDP growth rate to judge actual economic expansion.

What to look at alongside it

GDP growth rate, GDP per capita and exchange rate movements.

Key terms

Nominal GDP
GDP at current prices, not adjusted for inflation.
Trillion
1,000 billion.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series NY.GDP.MKTP.CD), annual data from 1960 to 2025. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current gdp of Republic of the Congo?
Republic of the Congo gdp was $16.3B in 2025, compared with $15.7B in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest gdp of Republic of the Congo?
Since 1960, the highest reading was $18.0B (2013) and the lowest was $0.1B (1960).
What is the IMF projection for Republic of the Congo gdp?
The IMF World Economic Outlook projects $19.1B for 2026. Projections are forecasts and are revised over time.
What does gdp measure?
The total value of goods and services produced in a year, at current prices, converted to US dollars.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.