Congo GDP Per Capita (2026)
Congo has a resource-rich Central African economy supported primarily by oil production, alongside forestry, agriculture, construction, trade, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how the country’s resource-based economic output compares with its relatively modest population. Explore Congo’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, energy-related changes, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$2,554
Est. in USD
World Rank
#152
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+6.2%
+$150
Africa Rank
#23
Out of 54 countries
1. Congo GDP Per Capita in 2026
Congo’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident, with petroleum contributing a large share of national output and exports. Forestry, services, construction, and agriculture also support economic activity. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for comparing Congo with economies of different sizes and resource structures.
2. Congo GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Congo GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,554 | +6.2% |
| 2025 | $2,404 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $2,342 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $2,309 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | $2,339 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $2,294 | +13.9% |
| 2020 | $2,014 | -19.7% |
| 2019 | $2,509 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | $2,716 | +22.0% |
| 2017 | $2,227 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | $2,107 | -10.3% |
| 2015 | $2,348 | -35.2% |
| 2014 | $3,623 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | $3,720 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | $3,756 | +10.0% |
| 2011 | $3,414 | +15.1% |
| 2010 | $2,965 | +30.0% |
| 2009 | $2,281 | -19.9% |
| 2008 | $2,848 | +28.3% |
| 2007 | $2,220 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | $2,117 | +16.8% |
| 2005 | $1,812 | +25.8% |
| 2004 | $1,440 | +27.7% |
| 2003 | $1,128 | +12.8% |
| 2002 | $1,000 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | $934 | -19.2% |
| 2000 | $1,156 | +31.8% |
| 1999 | $877 | +14.9% |
| 1998 | $763 | -14.6% |
| 1997 | $893 | -11.4% |
| 1996 | $1,008 | +12.5% |
| 1995 | $896 | +15.6% |
| 1994 | $775 | -33.1% |
| 1993 | $1,158 | -11.0% |
| 1992 | $1,301 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | $1,238 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | $1,220 | +13.9% |
| 1989 | $1,071 | -0.6% |
| 1988 | $1,077 | +3.2% |
| 1987 | $1,044 | +17.8% |
| 1986 | $886 | +32.6% |
| 1985 | $668 | -0.4% |
| 1984 | $671 | -10.8% |
| 1983 | $752 | -11.8% |
| 1982 | $853 | -15.5% |
| 1981 | $1,009 | -20.4% |
| 1980 | $1,268 | — |
4. Congo GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+6.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+11.3%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+21.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+20.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Congo’s GDP per capita can fluctuate as oil prices, petroleum production, public investment, inflation, exchange conditions, and population trends change. Dependence on hydrocarbons means global energy markets can have a strong influence on annual performance. Historical data helps show how resource cycles and diversification efforts have shaped output per resident over time.
5. Congo GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
Congo
$2,554
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Congo’s GDP per capita is approximately
22.6%
below the
Africa average
and
89.9%
below the world average.
6. Congo GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Zimbabwe | $3,199 |
| #21 | Mauritania | $3,033 |
| #22 | Kenya | $2,714 |
| #23 | Congo | $2,554 |
| #24 | Cameroon | $2,125 |
| #25 | Senegal | $2,054 |
| #26 | Comoros | $1,951 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Congo
Congo GDP (Nominal)
$17.0 Billion
(2026)
Congo GDP Per Capita
$2,554
(2026)
Congo’s total GDP measures the complete scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the importance of oil within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic output. Considering both indicators together gives a broader perspective on national performance.
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8. Congo GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $2,620 | +2.6% |
| 2028 | $2,713 | +3.5% |
| 2029 | $2,817 | +3.8% |
| 2030 | $2,917 | +3.5% |
Congo GDP per capita is projected to reach $2,917 by 2030, representing a 14.2% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Congo GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Congo GDP per capita is estimated at $2,554 in 2026.
It ranks #152 globally and #23 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 6.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 11.3%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 21.2%.
It is approximately 22.6% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 89.9% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $2,917 by 2030, 14.2% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Congo GDP Per Capita FAQs
Congo GDP per capita is estimated at $2,554 in 2026.
Congo ranks #152 globally and #23 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 6.2% compared with 2025.
Congo GDP per capita was approximately $2,348 in 2015.
Congo GDP per capita is approximately 22.6% below the Africa average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.