DR Congo GDP Per Capita (2026)
DR Congo has a resource-rich economy supported by mining, agriculture, construction, trade, services, and significant reserves of copper, cobalt, and other minerals. GDP per capita is particularly important because the country’s large and rapidly growing population creates a substantial difference between total economic output and production per resident. Explore the latest DR Congo GDP per capita data, historical trends, development patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$1,122
Est. in USD
World Rank
#177
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+28.8%
+$251
Africa Rank
#40
Out of 54 countries
1. DR Congo GDP Per Capita in 2026
DR Congo’s GDP per capita measures the level of economic output generated for each resident across mining, agriculture, services, construction, and other activities. The country’s mineral sector contributes strongly to national production, but population size has a major influence on the per-capita measure. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a more meaningful basis for comparing DR Congo with economies of different demographic scales.
2. DR Congo GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. DR Congo GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,122 | +28.8% |
| 2025 | $871 | +17.1% |
| 2024 | $744 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | $699 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | $727 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | $630 | +22.6% |
| 2020 | $514 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | $533 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | $548 | +20.4% |
| 2017 | $455 | -4.6% |
| 2016 | $477 | -8.3% |
| 2015 | $520 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $512 | +6.4% |
| 2013 | $481 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | $428 | +10.3% |
| 2011 | $388 | +14.5% |
| 2010 | $339 | +16.1% |
| 2009 | $292 | -20.4% |
| 2008 | $367 | +18.0% |
| 2007 | $311 | +16.9% |
| 2006 | $266 | +17.2% |
| 2005 | $227 | +20.1% |
| 2004 | $189 | +9.9% |
| 2003 | $172 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | $171 | +16.3% |
| 2001 | $147 | -63.0% |
| 2000 | $397 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | $410 | -11.1% |
| 1998 | $461 | -28.3% |
| 1997 | $643 | -14.4% |
| 1996 | $751 | +24.8% |
| 1995 | $602 | -5.9% |
| 1994 | $640 | -47.6% |
| 1993 | $1,222 | +25.6% |
| 1992 | $973 | -13.2% |
| 1991 | $1,121 | -6.0% |
| 1990 | $1,192 | +0.3% |
| 1989 | $1,189 | -1.5% |
| 1988 | $1,207 | +12.2% |
| 1987 | $1,076 | -8.3% |
| 1986 | $1,174 | +8.6% |
| 1985 | $1,081 | -11.5% |
| 1984 | $1,222 | -35.4% |
| 1983 | $1,891 | -21.9% |
| 1982 | $2,422 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | $2,301 | -15.7% |
| 1980 | $2,731 | — |
4. DR Congo GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+28.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+78.1%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+135.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+321.8%
(2006 to 2026)
DR Congo’s GDP per capita has been shaped by mineral production, commodity prices, infrastructure investment, population growth, inflation, and changes in domestic economic activity. Expansion in mining can support national output, while rapid demographic growth can limit gains on a per-person basis. Historical data helps show how resource-driven growth has translated into changes in economic production per resident over time.
5. DR Congo GDP Per Capita vs Africa and World
DR Congo
$1,122
Africa Average
$3,302
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
DR Congo’s GDP per capita is approximately
66.0%
below the
Africa average
and
95.5%
below the world average.
6. DR Congo GDP Per Capita Ranking in Africa
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #37 | Mali | $1,301 |
| #38 | Lesotho | $1,241 |
| #39 | Rwanda | $1,198 |
| #40 | DR Congo | $1,122 |
| #41 | Ethiopia | $1,081 |
| #42 | Liberia | $964 |
| #43 | Gambia | $953 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in DR Congo
DR Congo GDP (Nominal)
$123.4 Billion
(2026)
DR Congo GDP Per Capita
$1,122
(2026)
DR Congo’s total GDP reflects the overall size of economic production across the country, while GDP per capita divides that output by its large population. Total GDP highlights the importance of mining and natural resources within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer view of production generated for each resident. Both indicators together give a more balanced economic perspective.
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8. DR Congo GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1,167 | +4.0% |
| 2028 | $1,213 | +3.9% |
| 2029 | $1,259 | +3.8% |
| 2030 | $1,308 | +3.9% |
DR Congo GDP per capita is projected to reach $1,308 by 2030, representing a 16.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. DR Congo GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
DR Congo GDP per capita is estimated at $1,122 in 2026.
It ranks #177 globally and #40 in Africa.
GDP per capita increased by 28.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 78.1%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 135.2%.
It is approximately 66.0% below the Africa average.
It is approximately 95.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $1,308 by 2030, 16.6% 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. DR Congo GDP Per Capita FAQs
DR Congo GDP per capita is estimated at $1,122 in 2026.
DR Congo ranks #177 globally and #40 in Africa by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 28.8% compared with 2025.
DR Congo GDP per capita was approximately $520 in 2015.
DR Congo GDP per capita is approximately 66.0% 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.