Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Congo
Congo: Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 24.84 million in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Congo, 2005–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2021, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Congo stood at 24.84 million.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and down 63.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Congo peaked at 2.67 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, 7.29 million, in 2014.
That places Congo 100th out of 193 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.
Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11.19 million | — |
| 2006 | 9.57 million | -14.5% |
| 2007 | 31.48 million | +228.9% |
| 2008 | 38.91 million | +23.6% |
| 2009 | 25.66 million | -34.0% |
| 2010 | 2.67 billion | +10304.6% |
| 2011 | 68.84 million | -97.4% |
| 2012 | 19.59 million | -71.5% |
| 2013 | 35.20 million | +79.7% |
| 2014 | 7.29 million | -79.3% |
| 2015 | 70.03 million | +860.4% |
| 2016 | 58.12 million | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 81.98 million | +41.0% |
| 2020 | 23.69 million | -71.1% |
| 2021 | 24.84 million | +4.9% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 24.84 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 92.90 million, 27% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Congo's 24.84 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 185.64 million, 13% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +10304.6% | 25.66 million | 2.67 billion |
| 2015 | +860.4% | 7.29 million | 70.03 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.36 million | 9.57 million | 38.91 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 376.39 million | 7.29 million | 2.67 billion | 8 |
| 2020s | 24.26 million | 23.69 million | 24.84 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Congo
- 97 Cape Verde 25.21 million compare
- 98 Oman 24.97 million compare
- 99 Chile 24.86 million compare
- 101 Costa Rica 24.26 million compare
- 102 Micronesia (country) 21.23 million compare
- 103 Mauritius 20.32 million compare
More financial sector data for Congo
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 4.25 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 3.1 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 4.25 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Congo?
- Capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Congo was 24.84 million in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.67 billion in 2010.
- What is the lowest capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.29 million in 2014.
- How does Congo rank for capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Congo ranks 100th out of 193 countries with data for 2021.
- Is capital account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Capital account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.