Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic) was 2.79 trillion Domestic currency in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
2.79 trillion Domestic currency
Change on year
up 25.8%
World rank
25th
of 145 countries
All-time high
2.79 trillion Domestic currency
in 2021
All-time low
16.12 billion Domestic currency
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in Domestic currency.
Analysis
The most recent figure for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Democratic Republic of Congo is 2.79 trillion Domestic currency, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 25.8% on the previous year and up 354.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2.79 trillion Domestic currency in 2021 and was at its lowest, 16.12 billion Domestic currency, in 2000.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 25th out of 145 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Domestic currency | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.12 billion Domestic currency | — |
| 2001 | 31.42 billion Domestic currency | +94.9% |
| 2002 | 49.76 billion Domestic currency | +58.4% |
| 2003 | 63.10 billion Domestic currency | +26.8% |
| 2004 | 101.47 billion Domestic currency | +60.8% |
| 2005 | 119.94 billion Domestic currency | +18.2% |
| 2006 | 182.23 billion Domestic currency | +51.9% |
| 2007 | 233.25 billion Domestic currency | +28.0% |
| 2008 | 304.34 billion Domestic currency | +30.5% |
| 2009 | 380.69 billion Domestic currency | +25.1% |
| 2010 | 489.43 billion Domestic currency | +28.6% |
| 2011 | 613.72 billion Domestic currency | +25.4% |
| 2012 | 592.61 billion Domestic currency | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 691.02 billion Domestic currency | +16.6% |
| 2014 | 739.62 billion Domestic currency | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 769.72 billion Domestic currency | +4.1% |
| 2016 | 1.07 trillion Domestic currency | +39.2% |
| 2017 | 1.35 trillion Domestic currency | +26.1% |
| 2018 | 1.55 trillion Domestic currency | +14.8% |
| 2019 | 1.77 trillion Domestic currency | +13.9% |
| 2020 | 2.22 trillion Domestic currency | +25.5% |
| 2021 | 2.79 trillion Domestic currency | +25.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.79 trillion Domestic currency is above the median for low income countries, which is 586.67 billion Domestic currency, 4.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.79 trillion Domestic currency is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 355.54 billion Domestic currency, 7.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 148.23 billion Domestic currency | 16.12 billion Domestic currency | 380.69 billion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2010s | 963.61 billion Domestic currency | 489.43 billion Domestic currency | 1.77 trillion Domestic currency | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.50 trillion Domestic currency | 2.22 trillion Domestic currency | 2.79 trillion Domestic currency | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 22 Nigeria 3.43 trillion Domestic currency compare
- 23 Senegal 3.37 trillion Domestic currency compare
- 24 Mexico 3.26 trillion Domestic currency compare
- 26 Bangladesh 2.73 trillion Domestic currency compare
- 27 Thailand 2.30 trillion Domestic currency compare
- 28 Philippines 2.02 trillion Domestic currency compare
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 currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.79 trillion Domestic currency in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.79 trillion Domestic currency in 2021.
- What is the lowest currency in circulation outside of depository corporations recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.12 billion Domestic currency in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for currency in circulation outside of depository corporations?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 25th out of 145 countries with data for 2021.
- Is currency in circulation outside of depository corporations rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 354.5%. 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 Monetary Fund, published as part of Currency in circulation outside of depository corporations (Domestic currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), Monetary Aggregates 2026 April