Spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad in Congo

Congo: Spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad was 157.34 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
157.34 million
Change on year
up 119.2%
World rank
146th
of 199 countries
All-time high
557.00 million
in 2015
All-time low
59.00 million
in 2000
Years of data
23
1995–2021

Spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad in Congo, 1995–2021

100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M500.0M600.0M1995200820211995: 69.0M1996: 86.0M1997: 68.0M1998: 69.0M1999: 71.0M2000: 59.0M2001: 82.0M2002: 85.0M2003: 118.0M2004: 176.0M2007: 157.0M2008: 217.0M2009: 549.0M2010: 312.0M2011: 327.0M2012: 308.0M2013: 360.0M2014: 435.0M2015: 557.0M2016: 457.0M2019: 193.0M2020: 71.8M2021: 157.3M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Congo recorded 157.34 million for spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad in 2021.

The figure is up 119.2% on the previous year and down 51.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad in Congo peaked at 557.00 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 59.00 million, in 2000.

That places Congo 146th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad in Congo, year by year

Annual values for Spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad in Congo, 1995 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1995 69.00 million —
1996 86.00 million +24.6%
1997 68.00 million -20.9%
1998 69.00 million +1.5%
1999 71.00 million +2.9%
2000 59.00 million -16.9%
2001 82.00 million +39.0%
2002 85.00 million +3.7%
2003 118.00 million +38.8%
2004 176.00 million +49.2%
2007 157.00 million -10.8%
2008 217.00 million +38.2%
2009 549.00 million +153.0%
2010 312.00 million -43.2%
2011 327.00 million +4.8%
2012 308.00 million -5.8%
2013 360.00 million +16.9%
2014 435.00 million +20.8%
2015 557.00 million +28.0%
2016 457.00 million -18.0%
2019 193.00 million -57.8%
2020 71.76 million -62.8%
2021 157.34 million +119.2%

Congo compared with similar countries

  • Congo's 157.34 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 359.70 million, 44% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Congo's 157.34 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 159.97 million, 98% of the median. (45 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 72.60 million 68.00 million 86.00 million 5
2000s 180.38 million 59.00 million 549.00 million 8
2010s 368.62 million 193.00 million 557.00 million 8
2020s 114.55 million 71.76 million 157.34 million 2

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 143 Central African Republic 174.00 million compare
  2. 144 Fiji 161.24 million compare
  3. 145 Mozambique 159.97 million compare
  4. 147 Namibia 154.20 million compare
  5. 148 Malawi 144.55 million compare
  6. 149 Saint Lucia 138.83 million compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad in Congo?
Spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad in Congo was 157.34 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad recorded in Congo?
The highest recorded value was 557.00 million in 2015.
What is the lowest spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad recorded in Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 59.00 million in 2000.
How does Congo rank for spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad?
Congo ranks 146th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
Is spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad rising or falling in Congo?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.9%. 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 Spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Spending by a countrys residents while travelling abroad
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 4,611 data points, 1995–2024
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