Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP was 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ▼ Falling
Latest (2022)
844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
163rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
1,312 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1974
All-time low
403.6 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2001
Years of data
73
1950–2022
Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1950–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
In 2022, change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 1,312 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1974 and was at its lowest, 403.6 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 163rd out of 166 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 73 years of available data.
Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 909 international-$ in 2011 prices | — |
| 1951 | 995 international-$ in 2011 prices | +9.5% |
| 1952 | 1,065 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.0% |
| 1953 | 1,105 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.8% |
| 1954 | 1,148 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.9% |
| 1955 | 1,170 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.9% |
| 1956 | 1,224 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.6% |
| 1957 | 1,237 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1958 | 1,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.9% |
| 1959 | 1,191 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 1960 | 1,192 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.1% |
| 1961 | 1,041 international-$ in 2011 prices | -12.7% |
| 1962 | 1,223 international-$ in 2011 prices | +17.5% |
| 1963 | 1,248 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 1,191 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.6% |
| 1965 | 1,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.3% |
| 1966 | 1,224 international-$ in 2011 prices | +4.1% |
| 1967 | 1,176 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 1,189 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.1% |
| 1969 | 1,262 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 1,224 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 1,267 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 1,235 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 1,305 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.7% |
| 1974 | 1,312 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 1,213 international-$ in 2011 prices | -7.5% |
| 1976 | 1,111 international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.4% |
| 1977 | 1,086 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.3% |
| 1978 | 993 international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 961 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 953 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 950 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 920 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 909 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 932 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 909 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 923 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 918 international-$ in 2011 prices | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 894 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 861 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 813 international-$ in 2011 prices | -5.6% |
| 1991 | 737.93 international-$ in 2011 prices | -9.2% |
| 1992 | 656.69 international-$ in 2011 prices | -11.0% |
| 1993 | 563.71 international-$ in 2011 prices | -14.2% |
| 1994 | 525.39 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.8% |
| 1995 | 531.99 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 523.87 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 489.64 international-$ in 2011 prices | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 472.92 international-$ in 2011 prices | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 452 international-$ in 2011 prices | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 414.05 international-$ in 2011 prices | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 403.6 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 413.82 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 436.03 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 464 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 490.69 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 515.26 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 546.04 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 578.85 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.0% |
| 2009 | 595.02 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 637.13 international-$ in 2011 prices | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 681 international-$ in 2011 prices | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 714.79 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 756.91 international-$ in 2011 prices | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 784.56 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 806.77 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 783.03 international-$ in 2011 prices | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 785.13 international-$ in 2011 prices | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 796.89 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 806.48 international-$ in 2011 prices | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 794.27 international-$ in 2011 prices | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 817.43 international-$ in 2011 prices | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices | +3.3% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,569 international-$ in 2011 prices, 54% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2,395 international-$ in 2011 prices, 35% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,122 international-$ in 2011 prices | 909 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,237 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,192 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,041 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,262 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,171 international-$ in 2011 prices | 961 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1,312 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 916.9 international-$ in 2011 prices | 861 international-$ in 2011 prices | 953 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 576.72 international-$ in 2011 prices | 452 international-$ in 2011 prices | 813 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 485.73 international-$ in 2011 prices | 403.6 international-$ in 2011 prices | 595.02 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 755.27 international-$ in 2011 prices | 637.13 international-$ in 2011 prices | 806.77 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 818.62 international-$ in 2011 prices | 794.27 international-$ in 2011 prices | 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 160 Malawi 1,190 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 161 Mozambique 1,088 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 162 Niger 1,008 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 164 Liberia 811.22 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 165 Burundi 717.23 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 166 Central African Republic 596.39 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More climate change data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2047 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8778 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.05 °C (2026)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 4.2% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.4511 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 28.16 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 844.17 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 1,312 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1974.
- What is the lowest change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 403.6 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 163rd out of 166 countries with data for 2022.
- Is change in per capita co₂ emissions and gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Change in per capita CO₂ emissions and GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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