Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per unit of GDP in Congo
Congo: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per unit of GDP was 0.0384 SDR per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per unit of GDP in Congo, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in SDR per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, total reserves (gold at national valuation) (sdr), per unit of gdp in Congo stood at 0.0384 SDR per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and down 79.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) (sdr), per unit of gdp in Congo peaked at 0.2497 SDR per US$ of GDP in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0012 SDR per US$ of GDP, in 1991.
That places Congo 159th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per unit of GDP in Congo, year by year
| Year | SDR per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0384 SDR per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0208 SDR per US$ of GDP | -45.8% |
| 1962 | 0.0503 SDR per US$ of GDP | +141.5% |
| 1963 | 0.0098 SDR per US$ of GDP | -80.5% |
| 1964 | 0.0035 SDR per US$ of GDP | -64.2% |
| 1965 | 0.0312 SDR per US$ of GDP | +788.0% |
| 1966 | 0.028 SDR per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1967 | 0.011 SDR per US$ of GDP | -60.6% |
| 1968 | 0.0295 SDR per US$ of GDP | +166.8% |
| 1969 | 0.0217 SDR per US$ of GDP | -26.5% |
| 1970 | 0.0323 SDR per US$ of GDP | +49.2% |
| 1971 | 0.0309 SDR per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 0.0232 SDR per US$ of GDP | -25.1% |
| 1973 | 0.012 SDR per US$ of GDP | -48.2% |
| 1974 | 0.0336 SDR per US$ of GDP | +179.8% |
| 1975 | 0.0154 SDR per US$ of GDP | -54.3% |
| 1976 | 0.0139 SDR per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 1977 | 0.0155 SDR per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 0.0099 SDR per US$ of GDP | -36.1% |
| 1979 | 0.0304 SDR per US$ of GDP | +206.3% |
| 1980 | 0.0425 SDR per US$ of GDP | +39.7% |
| 1981 | 0.0551 SDR per US$ of GDP | +29.6% |
| 1982 | 0.0176 SDR per US$ of GDP | -68.0% |
| 1983 | 0.0053 SDR per US$ of GDP | -70.1% |
| 1984 | 0.0035 SDR per US$ of GDP | -33.3% |
| 1985 | 0.0032 SDR per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1986 | 0.0049 SDR per US$ of GDP | +55.1% |
| 1987 | 0.0027 SDR per US$ of GDP | -45.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0031 SDR per US$ of GDP | +15.3% |
| 1989 | 0.0019 SDR per US$ of GDP | -37.3% |
| 1990 | 0.0015 SDR per US$ of GDP | -23.6% |
| 1991 | 0.0012 SDR per US$ of GDP | -17.7% |
| 1992 | 0.0019 SDR per US$ of GDP | +56.4% |
| 1993 | 0.0016 SDR per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 1994 | 0.0211 SDR per US$ of GDP | +1253.4% |
| 1995 | 0.0202 SDR per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 0.026 SDR per US$ of GDP | +28.7% |
| 1997 | 0.0202 SDR per US$ of GDP | -22.6% |
| 1998 | 0.0015 SDR per US$ of GDP | -92.7% |
| 1999 | 0.0132 SDR per US$ of GDP | +795.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0535 SDR per US$ of GDP | +306.1% |
| 2001 | 0.0205 SDR per US$ of GDP | -61.7% |
| 2002 | 0.0086 SDR per US$ of GDP | -58.1% |
| 2003 | 0.0076 SDR per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 0.0172 SDR per US$ of GDP | +127.2% |
| 2005 | 0.0776 SDR per US$ of GDP | +350.8% |
| 2006 | 0.1522 SDR per US$ of GDP | +96.1% |
| 2007 | 0.1573 SDR per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2008 | 0.2159 SDR per US$ of GDP | +37.2% |
| 2009 | 0.2497 SDR per US$ of GDP | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 0.2205 SDR per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2011 | 0.2354 SDR per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 0.2048 SDR per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 0.1901 SDR per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 0.1903 SDR per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 0.1296 SDR per US$ of GDP | -31.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0495 SDR per US$ of GDP | -61.8% |
| 2017 | 0.0234 SDR per US$ of GDP | -52.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0213 SDR per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2019 | 0.052 SDR per US$ of GDP | +144.1% |
| 2020 | 0.0703 SDR per US$ of GDP | +35.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0409 SDR per US$ of GDP | -41.8% |
| 2022 | 0.0407 SDR per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 0.0359 SDR per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 2024 | 0.0384 SDR per US$ of GDP | +6.9% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 0.0384 SDR per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.1197 SDR per US$ of GDP, 32% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Congo's 0.0384 SDR per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.065 SDR per US$ of GDP, 59% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per unit of GDP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +1253.4% | 0.0016 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0211 SDR per US$ of GDP |
| 1999 | +795.4% | 0.0015 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0132 SDR per US$ of GDP |
| 1965 | +788.0% | 0.0035 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0312 SDR per US$ of GDP |
| 2005 | +350.8% | 0.0172 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0776 SDR per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0244 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0035 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0503 SDR per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0217 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0099 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0336 SDR per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.014 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0019 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0551 SDR per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0108 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0012 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.026 SDR per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.096 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0076 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.2497 SDR per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1317 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0213 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.2354 SDR per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0452 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0359 SDR per US$ of GDP | 0.0703 SDR per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
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 total reserves (gold at national valuation) (sdr), per unit of gdp in Congo?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (sdr), per unit of gdp in Congo was 0.0384 SDR per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) (sdr), per unit of gdp recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2497 SDR per US$ of GDP in 2009.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) (sdr), per unit of gdp recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0012 SDR per US$ of GDP in 1991.
- How does Congo rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation) (sdr), per unit of gdp?
- Congo ranks 159th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) (sdr), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) International Monetary Fund
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (SDR) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.