Government consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Government consumption was 388.27 billion current LCU in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Government consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1996–2007
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo is 388.27 billion current LCU, measured in 2007.
That represents a change of up 17.2% on the previous year and up 62,192.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 399.01 billion current LCU in 2005 and was at its lowest, 141.40 million current LCU, in 1996.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.19 billion current LCU | 141.40 million current LCU | 3.19 billion current LCU | 4 |
| 2000s | 211.87 billion current LCU | 22.29 billion current LCU | 399.01 billion current LCU | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Government consumption in Democratic Republic of Congo was 388.27 billion current LCU in 2007, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest government consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 399.01 billion current LCU in 2005.
- What is the lowest government consumption recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 141.40 million current LCU in 1996.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for government consumption?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 17th out of 51 countries with data for 2007.
- Is government consumption rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62,192.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Government consumption (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Current expenditure on goods and services comprises payments of wages and salaries in cash to employees (including the armed forces) before deduction of withholding taxes and employees' contributions to social security and pension funds, as well as employers' contributions to superannuation schemes outside government, and other purchases of goods and services (wages and salaries in kind, office supplies and maintenance charges etc.). Data are in current local currency.