Elite consultations score in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Elite consultations score was 0.585 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.585
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
92nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
1.87
in 1960
All-time low
-2.54
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Elite consultations score in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1900–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elite consultations score in Democratic Republic of Congo is 0.585, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 473.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, elite consultations score in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1.87 in 1960 and was at its lowest, -2.54, in 1900.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 92nd of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Elite consultations score in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | -2.54 | — |
| 1901 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1902 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1903 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1904 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1905 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1906 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1907 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1908 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1909 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1910 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1911 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1912 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1913 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1914 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1915 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1916 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1917 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1918 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1919 | -2.54 | -0.0% |
| 1920 | -1.3 | -48.7% |
| 1921 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1922 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1923 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1924 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1925 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1926 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1927 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1928 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1929 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1930 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1931 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1932 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1933 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1934 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1935 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1936 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1937 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1938 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1939 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1940 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1941 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1942 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1943 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1944 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1945 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1946 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1947 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1948 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1949 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1950 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1951 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1952 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1954 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1956 | -1.3 | -0.0% |
| 1957 | -0.768 | -41.0% |
| 1958 | -0.548 | -28.6% |
| 1959 | -0.548 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | 1.87 | -441.2% |
| 1961 | 1.68 | -10.1% |
| 1962 | 1.68 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1.68 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1.68 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1.32 | -21.5% |
| 1966 | -2.23 | -269.2% |
| 1967 | -2 | -10.7% |
| 1968 | -1.87 | -6.4% |
| 1969 | -1.87 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | -1.34 | -28.0% |
| 1971 | -1.5 | +11.2% |
| 1972 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1973 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1974 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1976 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1977 | -1.35 | -9.4% |
| 1978 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1980 | -1.35 | -0.0% |
| 1981 | -1.5 | +11.0% |
| 1982 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1983 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1984 | -1.5 | -0.0% |
| 1985 | -1.37 | -8.6% |
| 1986 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1987 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1988 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1989 | -1.37 | -0.0% |
| 1990 | -0.826 | -39.9% |
| 1991 | -0.718 | -13.1% |
| 1992 | 0.705 | -198.2% |
| 1993 | 0.705 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.604 | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 0.365 | -39.6% |
| 1996 | 0.365 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | -1.34 | -468.2% |
| 1998 | -1.24 | -7.7% |
| 1999 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 2000 | -1.24 | -0.0% |
| 2001 | -0.591 | -52.3% |
| 2002 | -0.67 | +13.4% |
| 2003 | 0.297 | -144.3% |
| 2004 | 0.297 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.297 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.16 | +291.6% |
| 2007 | 0.679 | -41.6% |
| 2008 | 0.679 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.679 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.679 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.679 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.679 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.51 | -24.9% |
| 2014 | 0.51 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.102 | -80.0% |
| 2016 | 0.102 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.242 | +137.3% |
| 2018 | 0.23 | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 0.606 | +163.5% |
| 2020 | 0.863 | +42.4% |
| 2021 | 0.863 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.585 | -32.2% |
| 2023 | 0.585 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.585 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.585 | +0.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.585 is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.169, 3.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.585 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.424, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -2.54 | -2.54 | -2.54 | 10 |
| 1910s | -2.54 | -2.54 | -2.54 | 10 |
| 1920s | -1.3 | -1.3 | -1.3 | 10 |
| 1930s | -1.3 | -1.3 | -1.3 | 10 |
| 1940s | -1.3 | -1.3 | -1.3 | 10 |
| 1950s | -1.1 | -1.3 | -0.548 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.195 | -2.23 | 1.87 | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.44 | -1.5 | -1.34 | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.42 | -1.5 | -1.35 | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.2624 | -1.34 | 0.705 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.159 | -1.24 | 1.16 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4339 | 0.102 | 0.679 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6777 | 0.585 | 0.863 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 89 North Macedonia 0.691 compare
- 90 United States 0.663 compare
- 91 Honduras 0.66 compare
- 93 Colombia 0.509 compare
- 94 Saudi Arabia 0.499 compare
- 95 Tunisia 0.495 compare
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 380.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 483.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 57.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 2,624 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 1,764 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elite consultations score in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Elite consultations score in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.585 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elite consultations score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.87 in 1960.
- What is the lowest elite consultations score recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.54 in 1900.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for elite consultations score?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 92nd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is elite consultations score rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 473.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Elite consultations score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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