Military expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Military expenditure was 899.19 million current USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
899.19 million current USD
Change on year
up 13.2%
World rank
92nd
of 168 countries
All-time high
899.19 million current USD
in 2024
All-time low
26.63 million current USD
in 1998
Years of data
58
1963–2024
Military expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1963–2024
Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Measured in current USD.
Analysis
In 2024, military expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 899.19 million current USD. That is the highest value across all 58 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 163.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 899.19 million current USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26.63 million current USD, in 1998.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 92nd out of 168 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 58.22 million current USD | — |
| 1964 | 49.82 million current USD | -14.4% |
| 1965 | 78.91 million current USD | +58.4% |
| 1966 | 78.36 million current USD | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 45.91 million current USD | -41.4% |
| 1968 | 50.48 million current USD | +10.0% |
| 1969 | 72.46 million current USD | +43.5% |
| 1970 | 102.39 million current USD | +41.3% |
| 1971 | 101.80 million current USD | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 94.01 million current USD | -7.6% |
| 1973 | 102.39 million current USD | +8.9% |
| 1974 | 189.22 million current USD | +84.8% |
| 1975 | 173.65 million current USD | -8.2% |
| 1976 | 120.80 million current USD | -30.4% |
| 1977 | 161.47 million current USD | +33.7% |
| 1978 | 214.95 million current USD | +33.1% |
| 1979 | 190.94 million current USD | -11.2% |
| 1980 | 152.18 million current USD | -20.3% |
| 1981 | 71.67 million current USD | -52.9% |
| 1982 | 147.16 million current USD | +105.3% |
| 1983 | 78.92 million current USD | -46.4% |
| 1984 | 53.40 million current USD | -32.3% |
| 1985 | 40.37 million current USD | -24.4% |
| 1986 | 67.44 million current USD | +67.0% |
| 1987 | 28.30 million current USD | -58.0% |
| 1988 | 214.94 million current USD | +659.6% |
| 1989 | 67.49 million current USD | -68.6% |
| 1990 | 45.93 million current USD | -31.9% |
| 1991 | 43.89 million current USD | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 85.53 million current USD | +94.9% |
| 1993 | 469.17 million current USD | +448.6% |
| 1996 | 89.27 million current USD | -81.0% |
| 1997 | 83.83 million current USD | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 26.63 million current USD | -68.2% |
| 1999 | 149.28 million current USD | +460.6% |
| 2000 | 132.88 million current USD | -11.0% |
| 2003 | 78.71 million current USD | -40.8% |
| 2004 | 137.64 million current USD | +74.9% |
| 2005 | 165.21 million current USD | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 205.10 million current USD | +24.1% |
| 2007 | 205.22 million current USD | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 160.00 million current USD | -22.0% |
| 2009 | 122.38 million current USD | -23.5% |
| 2010 | 183.68 million current USD | +50.1% |
| 2011 | 238.79 million current USD | +30.0% |
| 2012 | 332.49 million current USD | +39.2% |
| 2013 | 374.48 million current USD | +12.6% |
| 2014 | 341.23 million current USD | -8.9% |
| 2015 | 491.28 million current USD | +44.0% |
| 2016 | 395.73 million current USD | -19.4% |
| 2017 | 295.24 million current USD | -25.4% |
| 2018 | 295.35 million current USD | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 352.71 million current USD | +19.4% |
| 2020 | 362.09 million current USD | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 306.08 million current USD | -15.5% |
| 2022 | 371.08 million current USD | +21.2% |
| 2023 | 794.25 million current USD | +114.0% |
| 2024 | 899.19 million current USD | +13.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 899.19 million current USD is above the median for low income countries, which is 375.21 million current USD, 2.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 899.19 million current USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 293.92 million current USD, 3.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +659.6% | 28.30 million current USD | 214.94 million current USD |
| 1999 | +460.6% | 26.63 million current USD | 149.28 million current USD |
| 1993 | +448.6% | 85.53 million current USD | 469.17 million current USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 62.02 million current USD | 45.91 million current USD | 78.91 million current USD | 7 |
| 1970s | 145.16 million current USD | 94.01 million current USD | 214.95 million current USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 92.19 million current USD | 28.30 million current USD | 214.94 million current USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 124.19 million current USD | 26.63 million current USD | 469.17 million current USD | 8 |
| 2000s | 150.89 million current USD | 78.71 million current USD | 205.22 million current USD | 8 |
| 2010s | 330.10 million current USD | 183.68 million current USD | 491.28 million current USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 546.54 million current USD | 306.08 million current USD | 899.19 million current USD | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Military expenditure in Democratic Republic of Congo was 899.19 million current USD in 2024, according to SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What is the highest military expenditure recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 899.19 million current USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest military expenditure recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.63 million current USD in 1998.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for military expenditure?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 92nd out of 168 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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