Wealth per capita by asset group in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Wealth per capita by asset group was 2,103 $ in 2014. ▼ Falling
Wealth per capita by asset group in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2014
Source: World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wealth per capita by asset group in Democratic Republic of Congo is 2,103 $, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of up 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wealth per capita by asset group in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 5,705 $ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1,837 $, in 2005.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 130th out of 141 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Wealth per capita by asset group in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5,705 $ | — |
| 2000 | 3,452 $ | -39.5% |
| 2005 | 1,837 $ | -46.8% |
| 2010 | 1,992 $ | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 2,103 $ | +5.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,103 $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 3,843 $, 55% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2,103 $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,920 $, 43% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,705 $ | 5,705 $ | 5,705 $ | 1 |
| 2000s | 2,645 $ | 1,837 $ | 3,452 $ | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,047 $ | 1,992 $ | 2,103 $ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop 235.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 601.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 140.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is wealth per capita by asset group in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Wealth per capita by asset group in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2,103 $ in 2014, according to World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 5,705 $ in 1995.
- What is the lowest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,837 $ in 2005.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for wealth per capita by asset group?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 130th out of 141 countries with data for 2014.
- Is wealth per capita by asset group rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Wealth per capita by asset group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Natural capital is disaggregated here into its constituent parts: timber, non-timber, protected areas, land, and sub-soil assets (i.e., fossil fuels, metals and minerals).