Co2 emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Co2 emissions and gdp was 185.11 billion in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
185.11 billion
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
77th
of 198 countries
All-time high
185.11 billion
in 2025
All-time low
48.53 billion
in 2001
Years of data
36
1990–2025
Co2 emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1990–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 185.11 billion for co2 emissions and gdp in 2025. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 59.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 185.11 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 48.53 billion, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 77th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 36 years of available data.
Co2 emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 88.19 billion | — |
| 1991 | 80.76 billion | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 72.28 billion | -10.5% |
| 1993 | 62.55 billion | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 60.11 billion | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 60.53 billion | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 59.91 billion | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 56.54 billion | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 55.62 billion | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 53.25 billion | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 49.57 billion | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 48.53 billion | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 49.96 billion | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 52.75 billion | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 56.30 billion | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 59.75 billion | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 62.81 billion | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 68.20 billion | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 73.27 billion | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 73.66 billion | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 80.01 billion | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 79.69 billion | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 86.60 billion | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 101.77 billion | +17.5% |
| 2014 | 109.20 billion | +7.3% |
| 2015 | 116.14 billion | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 116.60 billion | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 121.54 billion | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 128.92 billion | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 129.64 billion | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 130.65 billion | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 139.04 billion | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 151.99 billion | +9.3% |
| 2023 | 164.96 billion | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 175.03 billion | +6.1% |
| 2025 | 185.11 billion | +5.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 185.11 billion is above the median for low income countries, which is 51.94 billion, 3.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 185.11 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 51.77 billion, 3.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64.97 billion | 53.25 billion | 88.19 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.48 billion | 48.53 billion | 73.66 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 107.01 billion | 79.69 billion | 129.64 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 157.80 billion | 130.65 billion | 185.11 billion | 6 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More climate change data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Share co2 vs population 4.23 (2100)
- Co2 gdp growth, annual growth rate -5.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Co2 gdp pop growth, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- Urban population 45.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Co2 emissions and gdp in Democratic Republic of Congo was 185.11 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 185.11 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions and gdp recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.53 billion in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 77th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 emissions and gdp rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions and gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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