Consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Consumer price index was 133.85 2010 = 100 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1963–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo is 133.85 2010 = 100, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 102.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 133.85 2010 = 100 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 2010 = 100, in 1963.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 149th of 189 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1707 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 1.11 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.03 2010 = 100 | 6.8 2010 = 100 | 93.37 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 123.21 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 133.85 2010 = 100 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 133.85 2010 = 100 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 133.85 2010 = 100 in 2016.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 2010 = 100 in 1963.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for consumer price index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 149th out of 189 countries with data for 2016.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.2%. 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 (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.