Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate was 39.04 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1973–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 39.04 % change on previous year for use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 271.1% on the previous year and up 539.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 230.86 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -58.88 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 6th out of 156 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | 159.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 146.61 % change on previous year | -8.1% |
| 1977 | 21.97 % change on previous year | -85.0% |
| 1978 | 12.15 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 1979 | 9.9 % change on previous year | -18.6% |
| 1980 | 7.8 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 1981 | 39.18 % change on previous year | +402.4% |
| 1982 | 20.98 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 1983 | 20.48 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 15.93 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 1985 | 6.78 % change on previous year | -57.4% |
| 1986 | -4.82 % change on previous year | -171.1% |
| 1987 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 1988 | -14.27 % change on previous year | +442.2% |
| 1989 | -18.13 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
| 1990 | -23.4 % change on previous year | +29.1% |
| 1991 | -9.82 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | -0.92 % change on previous year | — |
| 1995 | -0.2753 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 1996 | -7.69 % change on previous year | +2694.3% |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1998 | -0.1819 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | -0.2281 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 2000 | -0.0037 % change on previous year | -98.4% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 39.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 12.71 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 2004 | 11.28 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 2005 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | -7.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | -16.94 % change on previous year | +123.3% |
| 2009 | 20.1 % change on previous year | -218.6% |
| 2010 | -58.88 % change on previous year | -392.9% |
| 2011 | 47.18 % change on previous year | -180.1% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | -8.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -20.03 % change on previous year | +125.2% |
| 2017 | -29.44 % change on previous year | +47.0% |
| 2018 | -41.73 % change on previous year | +41.7% |
| 2019 | 230.86 % change on previous year | -653.3% |
| 2020 | 75.75 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 2021 | 55.7 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 2022 | 36.37 % change on previous year | -34.7% |
| 2023 | 26.67 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 2024 | 10.52 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2025 | 39.04 % change on previous year | +271.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 39.04 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.36 % change on previous year, 28.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -2694.3% | -0.2753 % change on previous year | -7.69 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | +653.3% | -41.73 % change on previous year | 230.86 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 50.02 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 159.48 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | 7.13 % change on previous year | -18.13 % change on previous year | 39.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.25 % change on previous year | -23.4 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.46 % change on previous year | -16.94 % change on previous year | 39.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.91 % change on previous year | -58.88 % change on previous year | 230.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.67 % change on previous year | 10.52 % change on previous year | 75.75 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 3 Papua New Guinea 47.07 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Bangladesh 41.09 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Sri Lanka 39.29 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Somalia 34.48 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Argentina 34.37 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Cote d'Ivoire 32.46 % change on previous year 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 use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was 39.04 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 230.86 % change on previous year in 2019.
- What is the lowest use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -58.88 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 6th out of 156 countries with data for 2025.
- Is use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 539.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR International Monetary Fund
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The year-on-year percentage change in Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.