Reserve assets in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Reserve assets was 708.89 million US dollar in 2020. ▼ Falling
Reserve assets in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2013–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets in Democratic Republic of Congo is 708.89 million US dollar, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 32.3% on the previous year and down 57.9% over ten years.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 139th of 173 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Reserve assets in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.68 billion US dollar | — |
| 2014 | 1.01 billion US dollar | -40.2% |
| 2015 | 1.08 billion US dollar | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 727.68 million US dollar | -32.4% |
| 2017 | 728.58 million US dollar | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 649.46 million US dollar | -10.9% |
| 2019 | 1.05 billion US dollar | +61.1% |
| 2020 | 708.89 million US dollar | -32.3% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 708.89 million US dollar is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.04 billion US dollar, 68% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 708.89 million US dollar is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.64 billion US dollar, 43% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 988.21 million US dollar | 649.46 million US dollar | 1.68 billion US dollar | 7 |
| 2020s | 708.89 million US dollar | 708.89 million US dollar | 708.89 million US dollar | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
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 reserve assets in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Reserve assets in Democratic Republic of Congo was 708.89 million US dollar in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1.68 billion US dollar in 2013.
- What is the lowest reserve assets recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 649.46 million US dollar in 2018.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for reserve assets?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 139th out of 173 countries with data for 2020.
- Is reserve assets rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.