The economy of Republic of Congo is estimated to have advanced by 2.7% in 202, according to the AFDB. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Republic of the Congo averaged 3.36 percent from 1961 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 23.60 percent in 1982 and a record low of -10.80 percent in 2016. source: CNSEE, Congo

GDP Annual Growth Rate in Republic of the Congo is expected to reach 3.20 percent by the end of 2025, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Republic of the Congo GDP Annual Growth Rate is projected to trend around 3.10 percent in 2026 and 2.80 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP 15.72 15.32 USD Billion Dec 2024
GDP Annual Growth Rate 2.70 3.20 percent Dec 2024
GDP per Capita 1679.58 1677.09 USD Dec 2024
GDP per Capita PPP 6181.47 6172.29 USD Dec 2024



Republic of the Congo GDP Annual Growth Rate
The Republic of Congo is a poor country with more than half of population living below the poverty line and relying on subsistence agriculture. Republic of Congo economy is heavily dominated by the oil industry, which accounts for 90 percent of exports and is a major source of government revenues. Despite being located in one of the most volatile regions in Africa, Republic of Congo has a democratic system and peace lasting for over a decade. On-going reforms on public sector backed by the IMF are expected to bring economic stability and address the country’s main economic challenges: youth unemployment, outdated infrastructure, bureaucracy, corruption and non-diversified industrial sector.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.70 3.20 23.60 -10.80 1961 - 2024 percent Yearly