Burundi vs Democratic Republic of Congo: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average
Burundi
2,967
in 2026
Democratic Republic of Congo
2,220
in 2026
Burundi rank
20th
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
22nd
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average over time
- Burundi
- Democratic Republic of Congo
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 2,967 against 2,220 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 747.
That makes Burundi's figure about 1.3 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Burundi ahead.
Burundi ranks 20th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 22nd of 193 countries.
Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Democratic Republic of Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 140.76 | 112.1 | 28.67 | Burundi |
| 1990s | 284.24 | 43.87 | 240.37 | Burundi |
| 2000s | 1,014 | 421.98 | 591.74 | Burundi |
| 2010s | 1,560 | 1,120 | 439.75 | Burundi |
| 2020s | 2,466 | 2,262 | 204.77 | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average, Burundi or Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Burundi, at 2,967 against 2,220 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2026.
- What is the difference in official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average between Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 747, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2026.
- How do Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo rank globally for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Burundi ranks 20th and Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 22nd of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).