Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Consumer price index (2010 = 100) was 133.85 2010 = 100 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1963–2016
Source: International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo is 133.85 2010 = 100, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 102.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 133.85 2010 = 100 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 2010 = 100, in 1963.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 151st out of 191 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 0 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1964 | 0 2010 = 100 | +35.4% |
| 1965 | 0 2010 = 100 | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 0 2010 = 100 | +15.8% |
| 1967 | 0 2010 = 100 | +36.9% |
| 1968 | 0 2010 = 100 | +53.3% |
| 1969 | 0 2010 = 100 | +6.2% |
| 1970 | 0 2010 = 100 | +8.0% |
| 1971 | 0 2010 = 100 | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 0 2010 = 100 | +15.8% |
| 1973 | 0 2010 = 100 | +15.6% |
| 1974 | 0 2010 = 100 | +29.5% |
| 1975 | 0 2010 = 100 | +28.7% |
| 1976 | 0 2010 = 100 | +80.4% |
| 1977 | 0 2010 = 100 | +68.9% |
| 1978 | 0 2010 = 100 | +48.8% |
| 1979 | 0 2010 = 100 | +101.1% |
| 1980 | 0 2010 = 100 | +46.6% |
| 1981 | 0 2010 = 100 | +35.4% |
| 1982 | 0 2010 = 100 | +36.7% |
| 1983 | 0 2010 = 100 | +76.5% |
| 1984 | 0 2010 = 100 | +52.2% |
| 1985 | 0 2010 = 100 | +23.8% |
| 1986 | 0 2010 = 100 | +44.4% |
| 1987 | 0 2010 = 100 | +78.7% |
| 1988 | 0 2010 = 100 | +71.1% |
| 1989 | 0 2010 = 100 | +104.1% |
| 1990 | 0 2010 = 100 | +81.3% |
| 1991 | 0 2010 = 100 | +2154.4% |
| 1992 | 0 2010 = 100 | +4129.2% |
| 1993 | 0 2010 = 100 | +1986.9% |
| 1994 | 0.002 2010 = 100 | +23773.1% |
| 1995 | 0.0126 2010 = 100 | +541.9% |
| 1996 | 0.0746 2010 = 100 | +492.4% |
| 1997 | 0.2228 2010 = 100 | +198.5% |
| 1998 | 0.2877 2010 = 100 | +29.1% |
| 1999 | 1.11 2010 = 100 | +284.9% |
| 2000 | 6.8 2010 = 100 | +513.9% |
| 2001 | 31.27 2010 = 100 | +359.9% |
| 2002 | 41.13 2010 = 100 | +31.5% |
| 2003 | 46.42 2010 = 100 | +12.9% |
| 2004 | 48.28 2010 = 100 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 58.57 2010 = 100 | +21.3% |
| 2006 | 66.21 2010 = 100 | +13.1% |
| 2007 | 77.43 2010 = 100 | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 90.83 2010 = 100 | +17.3% |
| 2009 | 93.37 2010 = 100 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 115.32 2010 = 100 | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 126.53 2010 = 100 | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 127.55 2010 = 100 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 129.14 2010 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 130.1 2010 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 133.85 2010 = 100 | +2.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 133.85 2010 = 100 is below the median for low income countries, which is 254.43 2010 = 100, 53% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 133.85 2010 = 100 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 206.33 2010 = 100, 65% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Consumer price index (2010 = 100) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +23773.1% | 0 2010 = 100 | 0.002 2010 = 100 |
| 1992 | +4129.2% | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 |
| 1991 | +2154.4% | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 |
| 1993 | +1986.9% | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 |
| 1995 | +541.9% | 0.002 2010 = 100 | 0.0126 2010 = 100 |
| 2000 | +513.9% | 1.11 2010 = 100 | 6.8 2010 = 100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1707 2010 = 100 | 0 2010 = 100 | 1.11 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.03 2010 = 100 | 6.8 2010 = 100 | 93.37 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 123.21 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 133.85 2010 = 100 | 7 |
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More financial sector data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (1982)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Consumer price index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 133.85 2010 = 100 in 2016, according to International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 133.85 2010 = 100 in 2016.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 2010 = 100 in 1963.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for consumer price index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 151st out of 191 countries with data for 2016.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Consumer price index (2010 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Index of the prices of consumption goods and services, as compared to a certain reference period (2010=100).