Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Congo
Congo: Grants and other revenue (current LCU) was 1.15 trillion current LCU in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Grants and other revenue in Congo, 2001–2021
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2021, grants and other revenue in Congo stood at 1.15 trillion current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 62.3% on the previous year and down 49.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, grants and other revenue in Congo peaked at 3.16 trillion current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 437.80 billion current LCU, in 2003.
That places Congo 31st out of 154 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Grants and other revenue (current LCU) in Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 444.50 billion current LCU | — |
| 2002 | 471.10 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 437.80 billion current LCU | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 674.93 billion current LCU | +54.2% |
| 2005 | 1.10 trillion current LCU | +63.4% |
| 2006 | 1.62 trillion current LCU | +46.6% |
| 2007 | 1.36 trillion current LCU | -15.9% |
| 2008 | 2.37 trillion current LCU | +74.5% |
| 2009 | 1.00 trillion current LCU | -57.7% |
| 2010 | 3.16 trillion current LCU | +215.4% |
| 2011 | 2.29 trillion current LCU | -27.6% |
| 2012 | 2.32 trillion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 2.39 trillion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 1.98 trillion current LCU | -17.1% |
| 2015 | 607.94 billion current LCU | -69.4% |
| 2016 | 454.72 billion current LCU | -25.2% |
| 2017 | 453.79 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 1.34 trillion current LCU | +194.3% |
| 2019 | 1.41 trillion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 709.17 billion current LCU | -49.7% |
| 2021 | 1.15 trillion current LCU | +62.3% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 1.15 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 83.58 billion current LCU, 13.8× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Congo's 1.15 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 247.45 billion current LCU, 4.7× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.05 trillion current LCU | 437.80 billion current LCU | 2.37 trillion current LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.64 trillion current LCU | 453.79 billion current LCU | 3.16 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 930.17 billion current LCU | 709.17 billion current LCU | 1.15 trillion current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is grants and other revenue in Congo?
- Grants and other revenue in Congo was 1.15 trillion current LCU in 2021, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest grants and other revenue recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3.16 trillion current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest grants and other revenue recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 437.80 billion current LCU in 2003.
- How does Congo rank for grants and other revenue?
- Congo ranks 31st out of 154 countries with data for 2021.
- Is grants and other revenue rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Grants and other revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Grants are transfers receivable by government units, from other resident or nonresident government units or international organizations, that do not meet the definition of a tax, subsidy, or social contribution. Other revenue is all revenue receivable excluding taxes, social contributions, and grants. This category of revenue includes property income, sales of goods and services, and miscellaneous other types of revenue. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.