Expense in Congo
Congo: Expense was 902.06 million current US$ in 2005. ▬ Flat
Expense in Congo, 1992–2005
Source: International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2005, expense in Congo stood at 902.06 million current US$.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expense in Congo peaked at 1.02 billion current US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 600.14 million current US$, in 1994.
Congo ranks 21st of 29 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Expense in Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.02 billion current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 940.80 million current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 600.14 million current US$ | -36.2% |
| 1995 | 631.08 million current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 631.02 million current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 796.00 million current US$ | +26.1% |
| 1998 | 742.77 million current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 627.58 million current US$ | -15.5% |
| 2000 | 640.12 million current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 660.84 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 846.85 million current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2003 | 707.86 million current US$ | -16.4% |
| 2004 | 940.14 million current US$ | +32.8% |
| 2005 | 902.06 million current US$ | -4.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 902.06 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.33 billion current US$, 68% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Congo's 902.06 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.78 billion current US$, 32% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 748.87 million current US$ | 600.14 million current US$ | 1.02 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 2000s | 782.98 million current US$ | 640.12 million current US$ | 940.14 million current US$ | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is expense in Congo?
- Expense in Congo was 902.06 million current US$ in 2005, according to International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.
- What is the highest expense recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.02 billion current US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest expense recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 600.14 million current US$ in 1994.
- How does Congo rank for expense?
- Congo ranks 21st out of 29 countries with data for 2005.
- Is expense rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, published as part of Expense (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends. Data are in current U.S. dollars.