24_International reserves in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: 24_International reserves was 4.96 billion excluding gold in 2024. ◆ Volatile
24_International reserves in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2024
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 24_international reserves in Democratic Republic of Congo is 4.96 billion excluding gold, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 22.0% on the previous year and up 176.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 4.96 billion excluding gold in 2024 and was at its lowest, 55.80 million excluding gold, in 1996.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 100th out of 175 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.
24_International reserves in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 187.60 million excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 172.65 million excluding gold | -8.0% |
| 1992 | 209.85 million excluding gold | +21.5% |
| 1993 | 164.57 million excluding gold | -21.6% |
| 1994 | 152.55 million excluding gold | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 143.76 million excluding gold | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 55.80 million excluding gold | -61.2% |
| 1997 | 82.50 million excluding gold | +47.8% |
| 1998 | 82.50 million excluding gold | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 82.50 million excluding gold | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 82.50 million excluding gold | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 82.50 million excluding gold | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 61.07 million excluding gold | -26.0% |
| 2003 | 84.40 million excluding gold | +38.2% |
| 2004 | 114.79 million excluding gold | +36.0% |
| 2005 | 182.87 million excluding gold | +59.3% |
| 2006 | 174.78 million excluding gold | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 122.78 million excluding gold | -29.8% |
| 2008 | 233.46 million excluding gold | +90.1% |
| 2009 | 247.12 million excluding gold | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 1.02 billion excluding gold | +311.8% |
| 2011 | 1.40 billion excluding gold | +37.3% |
| 2012 | 1.35 billion excluding gold | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 1.71 billion excluding gold | +26.5% |
| 2014 | 1.79 billion excluding gold | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 1.55 billion excluding gold | -13.8% |
| 2016 | 1.04 billion excluding gold | -32.8% |
| 2017 | 476.89 million excluding gold | -54.1% |
| 2018 | 828.90 million excluding gold | +73.8% |
| 2019 | 904.04 million excluding gold | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 729.14 million excluding gold | -19.3% |
| 2021 | 543.70 million excluding gold | -25.4% |
| 2022 | 2.74 billion excluding gold | +403.7% |
| 2023 | 4.07 billion excluding gold | +48.6% |
| 2024 | 4.96 billion excluding gold | +22.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.96 billion excluding gold is above the median for low income countries, which is 982.72 million excluding gold, 5.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 4.96 billion excluding gold is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.30 billion excluding gold, 3.8× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 24_International reserves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +403.7% | 543.70 million excluding gold | 2.74 billion excluding gold |
| 2010 | +311.8% | 247.12 million excluding gold | 1.02 billion excluding gold |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 133.43 million excluding gold | 55.80 million excluding gold | 209.85 million excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 138.63 million excluding gold | 61.07 million excluding gold | 247.12 million excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.21 billion excluding gold | 476.89 million excluding gold | 1.79 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.61 billion excluding gold | 543.70 million excluding gold | 4.96 billion excluding gold | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 97 Latvia 5.13 billion excluding gold compare
- 98 Trinidad and Tobago 5.08 billion excluding gold compare
- 99 North Macedonia 5.02 billion excluding gold compare
- 101 El Salvador 4.67 billion excluding gold compare
- 102 Panama 4.62 billion excluding gold compare
- 103 Cameroon 4.52 billion excluding gold compare
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3528 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.335 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.82 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- 24_international reserves in Democratic Republic of Congo was 4.96 billion excluding gold in 2024, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 4.96 billion excluding gold in 2024.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.80 million excluding gold in 1996.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for 24_international reserves?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 100th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 176.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).