Total revenue in Congo
Congo: Total revenue was 1.33 trillion current LCU in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Total revenue in Congo, 1992–2005
Source: International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2005, total revenue in Congo stood at 1.33 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 46.0% on the previous year and up 410.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total revenue in Congo peaked at 1.33 trillion current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 174.40 billion current LCU, in 1992.
That places Congo 8th out of 30 countries with data for 2005, 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 174.40 billion current LCU | — |
| 1993 | 183.20 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 230.60 billion current LCU | +25.9% |
| 1995 | 260.36 billion current LCU | +12.9% |
| 1996 | 362.09 billion current LCU | +39.1% |
| 1997 | 401.58 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1998 | 266.78 billion current LCU | -33.6% |
| 1999 | 394.05 billion current LCU | +47.7% |
| 2000 | 664.41 billion current LCU | +68.6% |
| 2001 | 670.51 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 675.48 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 651.26 billion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 910.57 billion current LCU | +39.8% |
| 2005 | 1.33 trillion current LCU | +46.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 1.33 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 652.41 billion current LCU, 2.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Congo's 1.33 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 351.62 billion current LCU, 3.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 284.13 billion current LCU | 174.40 billion current LCU | 401.58 billion current LCU | 8 |
| 2000s | 816.93 billion current LCU | 651.26 billion current LCU | 1.33 trillion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 5 Madagascar 3.26 trillion current LCU compare
- 6 Nigeria 2.39 trillion current LCU
- 7 Sierra Leone 2.17 trillion current LCU compare
- 9 Burkina Faso 1.05 trillion current LCU
- 10 Mali 937.55 billion current LCU compare
- 11 Cameroon 867.46 billion current LCU compare
More public sector data for Congo
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- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Democracy 3 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total revenue in Congo?
- Total revenue in Congo was 1.33 trillion current LCU in 2005, according to International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.
- What is the highest total revenue recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 trillion current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest total revenue recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 174.40 billion current LCU in 1992.
- How does Congo rank for total revenue?
- Congo ranks 8th out of 30 countries with data for 2005.
- Is total revenue rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 410.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 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.