Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR was 2.22 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2025, use of imf credit and loans, sdr in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 2.22 billion. That is the highest value across all 81 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.0% on the previous year and up 690.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, use of imf credit and loans, sdr in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 2.22 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 11th out of 194 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 in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 28.23 million | — |
| 1973 | 28.23 million | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 28.23 million | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 73.25 million | +159.5% |
| 1976 | 180.64 million | +146.6% |
| 1977 | 220.33 million | +22.0% |
| 1978 | 247.11 million | +12.2% |
| 1979 | 271.57 million | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 292.75 million | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 407.45 million | +39.2% |
| 1982 | 492.93 million | +21.0% |
| 1983 | 593.87 million | +20.5% |
| 1984 | 688.45 million | +15.9% |
| 1985 | 735.11 million | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 699.67 million | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 681.26 million | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 584.07 million | -14.3% |
| 1989 | 478.19 million | -18.1% |
| 1990 | 366.28 million | -23.4% |
| 1991 | 330.31 million | -9.8% |
| 1992 | 330.31 million | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 330.31 million | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 327.27 million | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 326.37 million | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 301.26 million | -7.7% |
| 1997 | 301.26 million | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 300.71 million | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 300.03 million | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 300.02 million | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 300.02 million | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 420.00 million | +40.0% |
| 2003 | 473.37 million | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 526.77 million | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 553.47 million | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 553.47 million | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 511.47 million | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 424.80 million | -16.9% |
| 2009 | 510.20 million | +20.1% |
| 2010 | 209.82 million | -58.9% |
| 2011 | 308.81 million | +47.2% |
| 2012 | 308.81 million | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 308.81 million | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 308.81 million | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 281.35 million | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 225.00 million | -20.0% |
| 2017 | 158.76 million | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 92.51 million | -41.7% |
| 2019 | 306.09 million | +230.9% |
| 2020 | 537.95 million | +75.7% |
| 2021 | 837.60 million | +55.7% |
| 2022 | 1.14 billion | +36.4% |
| 2023 | 1.45 billion | +26.7% |
| 2024 | 1.60 billion | +10.5% |
| 2025 | 2.22 billion | +39.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.22 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 334.26 million, 6.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 2.22 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 313.49 million, 7.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +230.9% | 92.51 million | 306.09 million |
| 1975 | +159.5% | 28.23 million | 73.25 million |
| 1976 | +146.6% | 73.25 million | 180.64 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 107.76 million | 0 | 271.57 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 565.38 million | 292.75 million | 735.11 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 321.41 million | 300.03 million | 366.28 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 457.36 million | 300.02 million | 553.47 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 250.88 million | 92.51 million | 308.81 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.30 billion | 537.95 million | 2.22 billion | 6 |
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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 use of imf credit and loans, sdr in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Use of imf credit and loans, sdr in Democratic Republic of Congo was 2.22 billion in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest use of imf credit and loans, sdr recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.22 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest use of imf credit and loans, sdr recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for use of imf credit and loans, sdr?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 11th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is use of imf credit and loans, sdr rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 690.2%. 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 Monetary Fund, published as part of Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The Fund Accounts dataset provides information on IMF member countries' transactions with, and accounts with the Fund.