Foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre was 2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 30.9%
World rank
109th
of 168 countries
All-time high
3,522 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 2003
All-time low
89.69 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre
in 1998
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 30.9% on the previous year and up 66.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 3,522 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2003 and was at its lowest, 89.69 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, in 1998.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 109th out of 168 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.
Foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 416.38 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 487.83 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 1963 | 469.66 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1964 | 516.31 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1965 | 566.58 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1966 | 350.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -38.2% |
| 1967 | 343.57 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 278.28 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -19.0% |
| 1969 | 298.59 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 1970 | 306.75 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1971 | 340.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 341.08 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 328.62 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1974 | 376.45 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +14.6% |
| 1975 | 461.64 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +22.6% |
| 1976 | 341.32 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -26.1% |
| 1977 | 416.9 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +22.1% |
| 1978 | 428.94 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 494.46 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +15.3% |
| 1980 | 461.71 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 469.01 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1982 | 436.26 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.0% |
| 1983 | 424.38 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 419.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 415.34 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 456.38 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +9.9% |
| 1987 | 597.72 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +31.0% |
| 1988 | 469.73 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -21.4% |
| 1989 | 592.93 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +26.2% |
| 1990 | 640.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1991 | 342.15 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -46.5% |
| 1992 | 186.82 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -45.4% |
| 1993 | 125.29 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -32.9% |
| 1994 | 161.03 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +28.5% |
| 1995 | 115.42 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -28.3% |
| 1996 | 103.47 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -10.4% |
| 1997 | 108.47 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1998 | 89.69 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -17.3% |
| 1999 | 96.28 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 139.76 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +45.2% |
| 2001 | 197.07 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +41.0% |
| 2002 | 856.16 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +334.4% |
| 2003 | 3,522 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +311.3% |
| 2004 | 1,095 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -68.9% |
| 2005 | 984.16 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -10.1% |
| 2006 | 1,276 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +29.6% |
| 2007 | 678.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -46.8% |
| 2008 | 845.25 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +24.6% |
| 2009 | 1,181 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +39.7% |
| 2010 | 1,582 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +33.9% |
| 2011 | 2,628 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +66.1% |
| 2012 | 1,384 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -47.3% |
| 2013 | 1,225 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 2014 | 1,148 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 1,386 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +20.8% |
| 2016 | 1,121 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 1,203 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 1,267 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 1,442 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 1,685 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +16.9% |
| 2021 | 1,692 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 1,562 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2023 | 2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | +30.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for low income countries, which is 4,798 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 43% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,937 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre, 52% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +334.4% | 197.07 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 856.16 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
| 2003 | +311.3% | 856.16 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,522 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 414.17 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 278.28 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 566.58 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 383.7 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 306.75 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 494.46 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 474.26 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 415.34 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 597.72 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 196.87 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 89.69 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 640.11 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,077 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 139.76 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 3,522 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,439 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,121 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,628 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,746 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 1,562 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 106 Zimbabwe 2,099 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 107 Turkey 2,070 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 108 Cameroon 2,053 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 110 Morocco 1,775 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 111 Myanmar 1,743 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 112 Cuba 1,641 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre 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 foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2,044 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 3,522 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 2003.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.69 constant 2024 US$ per square kilometre in 1998.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 109th out of 168 countries with data for 2023.
- Is foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Foreign aid received by income group, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Foreign aid received by income group divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Foreign aid received by income group ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Foreign aid received by income group OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Foreign aid received by income group divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.