Total revenue in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Total revenue was 4.03 trillion current LCU in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Total revenue in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2010
Source: International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2010, total revenue in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 4.03 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is up 28.7% on the previous year and up 23,063.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total revenue in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 4.03 trillion current LCU in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.74 current LCU, in 1990.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 4th out of 30 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total revenue in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.74 current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 28.8 current LCU | +951.1% |
| 1992 | 650 current LCU | +2156.9% |
| 1993 | 12,450 current LCU | +1815.4% |
| 1994 | 2.25 million current LCU | +17986.9% |
| 1995 | 32.97 million current LCU | +1364.1% |
| 1996 | 327.79 million current LCU | +894.2% |
| 1997 | 726.62 million current LCU | +121.7% |
| 1998 | 802.20 million current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1999 | 3.17 billion current LCU | +294.7% |
| 2000 | 17.42 billion current LCU | +450.2% |
| 2001 | 148.55 billion current LCU | +752.8% |
| 2002 | 297.20 billion current LCU | +100.1% |
| 2003 | 445.23 billion current LCU | +49.8% |
| 2004 | 536.32 billion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 2005 | 1.14 trillion current LCU | +112.4% |
| 2006 | 1.22 trillion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 1.52 trillion current LCU | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 2.12 trillion current LCU | +39.0% |
| 2009 | 3.13 trillion current LCU | +48.0% |
| 2010 | 4.03 trillion current LCU | +28.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.03 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 652.41 billion current LCU, 6.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.03 trillion current LCU is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.05 trillion current LCU, 3.9× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total revenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +17986.9% | 12,450 current LCU | 2.25 million current LCU |
| 1992 | +2156.9% | 28.8 current LCU | 650 current LCU |
| 1993 | +1815.4% | 650 current LCU | 12,450 current LCU |
| 1995 | +1364.1% | 2.25 million current LCU | 32.97 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 505.78 million current LCU | 2.74 current LCU | 3.17 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.06 trillion current LCU | 17.42 billion current LCU | 3.13 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.03 trillion current LCU | 4.03 trillion current LCU | 4.03 trillion current LCU | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total revenue in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Total revenue in Democratic Republic of Congo was 4.03 trillion current LCU in 2010, according to International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.
- What is the highest total revenue recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 4.03 trillion current LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest total revenue recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.74 current LCU in 1990.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for total revenue?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th out of 30 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total revenue rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23,063.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, published as part of Total revenue (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue.