Congo Live GDP
$10,431,334,658
GDP Added Today
$27,926,438
Congo GDP (2026)
LiveThe Republic of the Congo has a resource-based economy where oil production, forestry, mining, agriculture, and services contribute to national output. Energy exports remain the primary driver of government revenue, while economic diversification efforts continue to expand. This page presents Congo GDP statistics, historical developments, and the country's economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
2.80%
vs 2025
โฒ +0.40%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$2,554
vs 2025
โฒ +$150
Global Rank (Nominal)
#147
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Congo GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$17.96B
Lowest GDP
$1.29B
Average Growth
3.15%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
21.90%
Weakest Growth
-6.60%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Congo
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.17%
Key Findings
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Congo's GDP in 2026 is $17.03B.
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It ranks #147 among 218 countries.
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Congo contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $2,554 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.80% in 2026.
Historical Data
Congo GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $17,028,000,000 | 2.80% | $2,554 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 2025 | $15,592,000,000 | 2.40% | $2,404 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2024 | $14,774,000,000 | 2.10% | $2,342 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2023 | $14,169,000,000 | 2.00% | $2,309 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 2022 | $13,967,000,000 | 1.80% | $2,339 | 0.01% | #142 |
| 2021 | $13,387,000,000 | 1.10% | $2,294 | 0.01% | #142 |
| 2020 | $11,485,000,000 | -6.30% | $2,014 | 0.01% | #143 |
| 2019 | $13,977,000,000 | 1.10% | $2,509 | 0.02% | #136 |
| 2018 | $14,781,000,000 | -2.30% | $2,716 | 0.02% | #132 |
| 2017 | $11,830,000,000 | -5.60% | $2,227 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2016 | $10,928,000,000 | -5.00% | $2,107 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2015 | $11,891,000,000 | -3.60% | $2,348 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2014 | $17,918,000,000 | 6.70% | $3,623 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2013 | $17,959,000,000 | -0.70% | $3,720 | 0.02% | #119 |
| 2012 | $17,704,000,000 | 9.90% | $3,756 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2011 | $15,653,000,000 | 2.20% | $3,414 | 0.02% | #123 |
| 2010 | $13,159,000,000 | 9.90% | $2,965 | 0.02% | #124 |
| 2009 | $9,713,000,000 | 11.60% | $2,281 | 0.02% | #132 |
| 2008 | $11,649,000,000 | 6.30% | $2,848 | 0.02% | #126 |
| 2007 | $8,784,000,000 | -6.60% | $2,220 | 0.01% | #132 |
| 2006 | $8,073,000,000 | 8.00% | $2,117 | 0.02% | #128 |
| 2005 | $6,654,000,000 | 9.20% | $1,812 | 0.01% | #131 |
| 2004 | $5,101,000,000 | -0.20% | $1,440 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2003 | $3,863,000,000 | 0.50% | $1,128 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2002 | $3,330,000,000 | 1.00% | $1,000 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2001 | $3,038,000,000 | -4.80% | $934 | 0.01% | #143 |
| 2000 | $3,624,000,000 | 11.80% | $1,156 | 0.01% | #132 |
| 1999 | $2,646,000,000 | -3.70% | $877 | 0.01% | #142 |
| 1998 | $2,240,000,000 | 8.90% | $763 | 0.01% | #146 |
| 1997 | $2,568,000,000 | -1.00% | $893 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 1996 | $2,840,000,000 | 3.50% | $1,008 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 1995 | $2,457,000,000 | 4.00% | $896 | 0.01% | #137 |
| 1994 | $2,068,000,000 | -1.40% | $775 | 0.01% | #136 |
| 1993 | $3,004,000,000 | 1.30% | $1,158 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 1992 | $3,280,000,000 | 4.20% | $1,301 | 0.01% | #118 |
| 1991 | $3,035,000,000 | 3.40% | $1,238 | 0.01% | #111 |
| 1990 | $2,909,000,000 | 1.00% | $1,220 | 0.01% | #110 |
| 1989 | $2,478,000,000 | 21.30% | $1,071 | 0.01% | #112 |
| 1988 | $2,346,000,000 | 21.90% | $1,077 | 0.01% | #113 |
| 1987 | $2,205,000,000 | 2.30% | $1,044 | 0.01% | #115 |
| 1986 | $1,815,000,000 | 2.30% | $886 | 0.01% | #116 |
| 1985 | $1,327,000,000 | 2.40% | $668 | 0.01% | #119 |
| 1984 | $1,294,000,000 | 2.40% | $671 | 0.01% | #117 |
| 1983 | $1,407,000,000 | 2.40% | $752 | 0.01% | #114 |
| 1982 | $1,548,000,000 | 2.40% | $853 | 0.01% | #112 |
| 1981 | $1,775,000,000 | 2.60% | $1,009 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 1980 | $2,165,000,000 | 12.70% | $1,268 | 0.02% | #109 |
Congo GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $17,958,000,000 | 3.20% | $2,620 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2028 | $19,119,000,000 | 3.70% | $2,713 | 0.01% | #138 |
| 2029 | $20,405,000,000 | 3.70% | $2,817 | 0.01% | #137 |
| 2030 | $21,721,000,000 | 3.60% | $2,917 | 0.01% | #137 |
| 2031 | $23,214,000,000 | 3.60% | $3,033 | 0.01% | #137 |
Congo Economy Overview
The Republic of the Congo has a resource-based economy where oil production dominates exports, government revenue, and industrial activity. Forestry, mining, agriculture, and transportation provide additional sources of income, while timber exports remain an important contributor to foreign earnings.
Agriculture produces cassava, bananas, sugar, coffee, and cocoa, supporting rural employment. Construction, telecommunications, banking, retail, and public services continue to expand as infrastructure investment gradually improves economic connectivity.
Congo GDP Outlook
The Republic of the Congoโs outlook will continue to depend heavily on oil production, international energy prices, and fiscal management. Natural gas, mining, forestry, agriculture, and regional logistics could support economic diversification. Investment in electricity, roads, ports, and local processing may strengthen private-sector activity. Public debt, governance concerns, oil-price volatility, limited employment creation, infrastructure gaps, and dependence on state spending remain significant constraints.