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Congo (Rep.) economy
Congo (Rep.)’s economy grew 3.1% in 2025, faster than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 2.4% in 2025, and 19.9% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 3.1% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.4% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 19.9% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $16.3 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $2,515 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $7,026 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | 11.6% | 2021 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | 1.3% | 2021 |
| Extreme poverty, % of people below $3.00 a day | 39.2% | 2011 |
| Population | 6.5 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.