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Congo, Republic of Government Debt to GDP

General government gross debt as % of GDP  GGXWDG_NGDP

93.15% −4.88% (-5.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #24 Global Peak 185.31% (2003) Source IMF WEO

Congo, Republic of Government Debt to GDP (2000–2025)

Overview

Congo, Republic of's government debt to gdp stood at 93.15% in 2025, a decline of +4.88% from 2024. The IMF projects 93.15% by 2025. Congo, Republic of ranked 24th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Debt to GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 58.99% - -
2029* IMF 67.01% - -
2028* IMF 75.70% - -
2027* IMF 83.67% - -
2026* IMF 89.95% - -
2025* IMF 93.15% - -
2025 93.15% −4.88% #24
2024 98.03% −4.88% #166
2023 102.91% +9.39% #167
2022 93.52% −4.25% #162
2021 97.76% −4.75% #163
2020 102.51% +24.91% #159
2019 77.61% +6.38% #149
2018 71.22% −17.26% #147
2017 88.48% +3.84% #167
2016 84.64% +10.45% #164
2015 74.18% +31.86% #155
2014 42.32% +8.39% #98
2013 33.94% +3.74% #78
2012 30.20% −4.19% #69
2011 34.39% −9.10% #83
Show all years (2000-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +26.9% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 13.2%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Congo, Republic of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Congo, Republic of's government debt to gdp?

Congo, Republic of's government debt to gdp was 93.15% in 2025. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 5.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government debt to gdp in Congo, Republic of?

Congo, Republic of's government debt to gdp peaked at 185.31% in 2003.

What was the lowest government debt to gdp in Congo, Republic of?

The lowest government debt to gdp in Congo, Republic of was 30.20% in 2012.

How does Congo, Republic of rank in government debt to gdp?

Congo, Republic of ranks 24th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government debt to gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government debt to gdp of Congo, Republic of in 2025?

Congo, Republic of's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 93.15% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government debt to gdp of Congo, Republic of in 2025?

The government debt to gdp of Congo, Republic of in 2025 was 93.15%. This ranks 24th in the world.

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