Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate was -1.6 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.6 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 107.9%
World rank
78th
of 175 countries
All-time high
20.19 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-6.98 % change on previous year
in 2015
Years of data
13
2011–2023

Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2011–2023

-10010202011201720232011: 4.7 % change on previous year2012: 0 % change on previous year2013: -4.5 % change on previous year2014: 1.2 % change on previous year2015: -7 % change on previous year2016: 0 % change on previous year2017: 1.2 % change on previous year2018: -1.2 % change on previous year2019: 3.8 % change on previous year2020: 4.8 % change on previous year2021: 19.5 % change on previous year2022: 20.2 % change on previous year2023: -1.6 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at -1.6 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 107.9% on the previous year and up 64.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 20.19 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -6.98 % change on previous year, in 2015.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 78th out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2011 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
2011 4.71 % change on previous year —
2012 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2013 -4.49 % change on previous year —
2014 1.18 % change on previous year -126.2%
2015 -6.98 % change on previous year -693.0%
2016 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2017 1.25 % change on previous year —
2018 -1.23 % change on previous year -198.8%
2019 3.75 % change on previous year -403.7%
2020 4.82 % change on previous year +28.5%
2021 19.54 % change on previous year +305.5%
2022 20.19 % change on previous year +3.3%
2023 -1.6 % change on previous year -107.9%

Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries

  • Democratic Republic of Congo's -1.6 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -4.65 % change on previous year, 34% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
  • Democratic Republic of Congo's -1.6 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -2.45 % change on previous year, 65% of the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -0.2026 % change on previous year -6.98 % change on previous year 4.71 % change on previous year 9
2020s 10.74 % change on previous year -1.6 % change on previous year 20.19 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 75 Botswana -0.8954 % change on previous year compare
  2. 76 Cyprus -0.9775 % change on previous year compare
  3. 77 Gabon -1.44 % change on previous year compare
  4. 79 Guyana -2.05 % change on previous year compare
  5. 80 Cape Verde -2.45 % change on previous year compare
  6. 81 Barbados -2.72 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was -1.6 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest dietary composition by country, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 20.19 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest dietary composition by country, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was -6.98 % change on previous year in 2015.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for dietary composition by country, annual growth rate?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 78th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
Is dietary composition by country, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 64.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Dietary composition by country. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Dietary composition by country, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
175 places, 6,528 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Dietary composition by country. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.