Resources statistical capacity in Congo

Congo: Resources statistical capacity was 8.77 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
8.77 million
Change on year
up 44.0%
World rank
29th
of 146 countries
All-time high
14.67 million
in 2020
All-time low
183,483
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Congo, 2010–2023

05.0M10.0M15.0M2010201620232010: 260.0k2011: 284.3k2012: 183.5k2013: 258.1k2014: 300.9k2015: 695.3k2016: 1.8M2017: 2.7M2018: 1.7M2019: 2.6M2020: 14.7M2021: 3.5M2022: 6.1M2023: 8.8M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Congo recorded 8.77 million for resources statistical capacity in 2023.

The figure is up 44.0% on the previous year and up 3,298.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Congo peaked at 14.67 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 183,483, in 2012.

Congo ranks 29th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Resources statistical capacity in Congo, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Congo, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 259,985 —
2011 284,310 +9.4%
2012 183,483 -35.5%
2013 258,066 +40.6%
2014 300,911 +16.6%
2015 695,286 +131.1%
2016 1.84 million +164.9%
2017 2.66 million +44.3%
2018 1.72 million -35.4%
2019 2.58 million +50.3%
2020 14.67 million +468.8%
2021 3.45 million -76.5%
2022 6.09 million +76.4%
2023 8.77 million +44.0%

Congo compared with similar countries

  • Congo's 8.77 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 3.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Congo's 8.77 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 1.4× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Resources statistical capacity in 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.

YearChange FromTo
2020 +468.8% 2.58 million 14.67 million

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.08 million 183,483 2.66 million 10
2020s 8.25 million 3.45 million 14.67 million 4

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 26 Tajikistan 9.38 million compare
  2. 27 Mauritania 9.24 million compare
  3. 28 Serbia 8.80 million compare
  4. 30 Benin 8.36 million compare
  5. 31 Angola 8.09 million compare
  6. 32 Niger 7.97 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Congo?
Resources statistical capacity in Congo was 8.77 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 14.67 million in 2020.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 183,483 in 2012.
How does Congo rank for resources statistical capacity?
Congo ranks 29th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,298.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Congo data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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